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R127 ULX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 ULX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 155,846 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear slight corrosion on chassis mounting area

front propshaft rear uj as slight movement in joint

rear propshaft rubber coupling starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2016 150,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 150,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded just in front wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 133,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,024 miles

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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,394 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking slightly

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on edges

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2009 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front hub seals leaking slightly

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on edges

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Jul 2008 113,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 113,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 110,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 106,612 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 106,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 100,432 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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R127 ULX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R127 ULX, 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 R127 ULX registered?

R127 ULX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R127 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 ULX shows 15 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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