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R922 GNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,049 mi
Last recorded158,049 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 GNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 158,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 158,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 143,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,440 miles

corrosion on coil springs

n/s rear tyre 3mm

slight grease leak from front hubs

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering shaft

Fail 8 Oct 2007 140,435 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre 3mm

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight wear in steering shaft

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,026 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2005 118,443 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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R922 GNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R922 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.

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What year was R922 GNJ registered?

R922 GNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R922 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 GNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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