MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all suspension coil springs corroded.
brake pedal fluctuating but not excessivly
chassis corroded parts of chassis and underside have had a recent coat of underseal
indicators dont cancel
offside and nearside front bumper slightly insecure
offside rear nearside rear and nearside front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all suspension coil springs corroded.
brake pedal fluctuating but not excessivly
chassis corroded parts of chassis and underside have had a recent coat of underseal
indicators dont cancel
offside and nearside front bumper slightly insecure
offside rear nearside rear and nearside front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA ALSO NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R979 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R979 GSG, 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 R979 GSG registered?
R979 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R979 GSG safe to buy?
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