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R171 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,650 mi
Last recorded209,650 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2009 209,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 209,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 203,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 191,812 miles

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.

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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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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