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R983 GSG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,241 mi
Last recorded183,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 GSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,241 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 179,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 179,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2013 178,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 176,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 175,040 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 175,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 173,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 187,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 147,111 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 147,109 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 129,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 112,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 112,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R983 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R983 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 R983 GSG registered?

R983 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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