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R986 GSG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,563 mi
Last recorded54,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 GSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,563 miles

brake pipes at rear T piece corroding

corrosion starting in front inner wings

oil leak

slight leak at o/s/f steering sphere

unable to check brake linings with wheels on

unable to check condition of sills properly due to steps

Fail 7 Jan 2012 54,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes at rear axle t piece corroding

corrosion starting in front inner wings

o/s/f floor started to corrode

oil leaks

slight leak at o/s/f steering sphere

unable to check brake linings properly with wheels on

unable to check condition of sills properly due to steps

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,237 miles

n/s + o/s/r lower wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s catalyst glowing when vehicle at high revs during full cat test

n/s/f sill back close to body mount started to corrode

oil leak on o/s/f hub seal

possible slight missfire on engine?

some brake pipes at rear of vehicle started to corrode

unable to check sills properly due to steps

unable to check some welding repairs properly due to underseal + position

Pass 24 Dec 2009 51,129 miles

n/s/f outrigger at body mount started to corrode

rearmost seats not in use at time of test

slight leaks on both front hub seals

Fail 21 Dec 2009 51,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre section corroded

n/s/f outrigger at body mount started to corrode

rearmost seats not in use at time of test

slight leaks on both front hub seals

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,180 miles

exhaust system corroding + slight blow on back box

slight leaks on front steering globes

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,995 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 44,196 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre+rear exhaust sections corroded

o/s/f door check strap missing

oil leak?

possible leak around power steering pump area

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,926 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 41,920 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f steering sphere leaking slightly

oil leak

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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R986 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R986 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 R986 GSG registered?

R986 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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