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R168 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer cover sill has corrosion

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

Pass 15 May 2017 111,952 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 111,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 108,015 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2016 108,015 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,034 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

power steering component misting (near reservoir)

steering damper bush missing causing excessive play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,714 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,278 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear wheel oil seal leaking

off side head light glass damaged

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 94,278 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear wheel oil seal leaking

off side head light glass damaged

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 89,764 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,040 miles

transmission cooler is oily

Fail 4 Apr 2006 74,040 miles

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

transmission cooler is oily

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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R168 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R168 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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R168 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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