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R93 GGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,215 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside manifold area and rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover not fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer plastic cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,211 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside manifold area and rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover not fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer plastic cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 107,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,233 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 103,445 miles

Front both sides inner wings corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,125 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 100,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,854 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2010 68,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 59,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,417 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 45,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,007 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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R93 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R93 GGO, 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 R93 GGO registered?

R93 GGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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