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R913 GNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,013 mi
Last recorded189,013 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 GNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2015 189,013 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 183,435 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 172,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 166,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 159,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 154,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 147,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 141,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 133,201 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R913 GNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R913 GNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R913 GNJ registered?

R913 GNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R913 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R913 GNJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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