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R174 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,619 mi
Last recorded145,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,619 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 145,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 145,613 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated all around (5.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 144,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 144,722 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/body mounting/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear x2 shaft seal caps insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 144,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 143,410 miles

body corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 143,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

body corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 143,373 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,752 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 140,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,369 miles

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

o/s headlaspdetoriated but light output not reduced

o/s mirror glass taped up

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belt locking mechanisms casting missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 132,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front and offside rear seat belt locking mechanisms casings missing

offside mirror glass taped up

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,296 miles

centre seatbelt catch cover broken

front and rear disc pads worn to limit

n/s door mirror broken

n/s rear tyre pressure low

oil level low (topped up)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 116,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre seatbelt catch cover broken

front and rear disc pads worn to limit

n/s door mirror broken

n/s rear tyre pressure low

oil level low (topped up)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 110,270 miles

front number plate mounting insecure

n/s front flasher lamp damaged

n/s front lower shockabsorber mounting worn

o/s side step frame heavily corroded

rear centre seatbelt catch in poor condition

rear propshaft joint starting to split and in poor condition

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 102,383 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

slight playin n/s drag link end

Pass 16 Apr 2008 102,383 miles

front discs worn

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

slight playin n/s drag link end

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,446 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2006 86,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,069 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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R174 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R174 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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R174 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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