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R924 SGF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,570 mi
Last recorded118,570 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 SGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,570 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 118,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,498 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,193 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 95,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,735 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

rear diff leaking

steering box leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's pitted and corroded

rear diff leaking

steering box leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2010 71,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner flitch areas weak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front inner flitch areas weak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,489 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 38,155 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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R924 SGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R924 SGF, 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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R924 SGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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