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R182 TKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,104 miles

corrosion to vehicle body and chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2018 129,960 miles

corrosion to vehicle body and chassis but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,281 miles

corrosion to vehicle body but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2016 128,403 miles

corrosion to vehicle body but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion within 30cm of body mounting but not excessive

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

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 124,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,093 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front inner sill has a corroded hole but not within prescribed area

offside inner sill has a corroded hole but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 119,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside inner wheel arch is corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2008 111,425 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 98,438 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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R182 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R182 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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R182 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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