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R130 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,356 mi
Last recorded174,356 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 174,356 miles

vehicle modified for offroad use

Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,490 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 172,477 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Front Registration plate slightly obscured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 170,009 miles

Front Front Registration plate slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 166,494 miles

Front Registration plate slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,058 miles

Front Registration plate slightly obscured

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight foot brake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2017 162,081 miles

Front Registration plate slightly obscured

Oil leak ()

small cut in offside front tyre wall

small cut in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Oct 2016 158,990 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

small cut in offside front tyre wall

small cut in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 155,363 miles

child seat fitted

cut in offside front tyre wall

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2013 142,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2013 142,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 139,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 129,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,947 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 119,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2007 115,617 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 111,673 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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R130 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R130 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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R130 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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