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ExpiredMileage
54,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
exhaust system corroding + slight blow on back box
slight leaks on front steering globes
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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?
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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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R986 GSG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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