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565 DAA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,517 mi
Last recorded175,517 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration565 DAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 175,517 miles

corrosion various areas

corrosion various body mouints

Pass 19 May 2014 170,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion various areas

Pass 29 May 2013 165,679 miles

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

corrosion various areas

Pass 18 May 2012 160,185 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 16 May 2011 15,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 147,308 miles

Boot floor + body mounting corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 147,308 miles

Boot floor + body mounting corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 140,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 132,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 125,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 118,134 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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565 DAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 565 DAA, 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 565 DAA registered?

565 DAA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 565 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 565 DAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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