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R181 TKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,270 mi
Last recorded184,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2014 184,270 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 182,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 180,854 miles

all brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2011 179,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 176,445 miles

windcsreen stone chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2009 173,999 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp lens stone-chipped

rear hubs slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2008 170,705 miles

0ffside headlight has stone chip on glass

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 167,869 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 157,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 140,357 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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R181 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R181 TKN, 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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R181 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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