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A12 TUK

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 126,285 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jul 2007 125,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Jun 2006 102,864 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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A12 TUK is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 A12 TUK, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 TUK registered?

A12 TUK is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is A12 TUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TUK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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