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R939 GFG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,995 mi
Last recorded106,995 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,810 miles

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Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,379 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,314 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes. sill corrosion but non structural

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,331 miles

nearside and offside front body mount area corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,368 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,482 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 81,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,307 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,026 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,934 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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R939 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R939 GFG, 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 R939 GFG registered?

R939 GFG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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