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R122 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,048 mi
Last recorded181,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 181,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 181,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 178,820 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 174,719 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 171,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 171,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 166,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 166,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 160,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 151,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 143,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 135,904 miles

front hubs damp

oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2006 130,923 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 130,923 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R122 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R122 UGM, 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 R122 UGM registered?

R122 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R122 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 UGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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