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Q928HBV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

187,090 mi
Last recorded187,090 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ928HBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 187,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 185,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 185,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 184,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 183,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Mar 2017

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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Q928HBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Q928HBV, 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 Q928HBV registered?

Q928HBV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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The MOT history for Q928HBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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