MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Front Diff Oil Leaks
Movement In Both Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount Bushes
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake Discs Rusted
Rear Brake Pads Low
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Front Diff Oil Leaks
Movement In Both Rear Shock Absorber Top Mount Bushes
Rear Brake Discs Rusted
Rear Brake Pads Low
Battery insecure
Dampness around radiator area
Rear brake discs showing slight corrosion
Rear tyres wearing low
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension top mount bushes
Slight play in offside front drag link bar ball joint
Various oil leaks evident
chip in windscreen zone B
offside and nearside inner rear wheel arch and step sill corroding
oil leak from engine
slight play in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R171 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R171 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 R171 UGM registered?
R171 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R171 UGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R171 UGM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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