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R154 RBD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,584 mi
Last recorded164,584 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 164,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 159,807 miles

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

advisde n/s rear tyre has a screw in shoulder

Fail 6 Apr 2010 159,807 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advisde n/s rear tyre has a screw in shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2009 145,414 miles

advise prop donut ,o/s/r bearing seal seeping oil, slight play o/s/f bearing, n/s/f body mount corroded +other mounts have slight corrosion

advise rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2009 145,414 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise prop donut ,o/s/r bearing seal seeping oil, slight play o/s/f bearing, n/s/f body mount corroded +other mounts have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2008 135,387 miles

advise front brake pads

advise o/s rear half shaft seal

advise rear prop coupling

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,314 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 106,791 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front pads

advise rear shocker top bushes

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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R154 RBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R154 RBD, 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 R154 RBD registered?

R154 RBD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R154 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 RBD shows 9 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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