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R185 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,896 mi
Last recorded211,896 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 211,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tractor joint seals leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 211,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tractor joint seals leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 205,367 miles

propshaft donut deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 205,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre

propshaft donut deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 199,181 miles

nsf door stiff to open. sills to floor, rear arches, rear door shuts, & boot floor are all corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 199,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nsf door stiff to open. sills to floor, rear arches, rear door shuts, & boot floor are all corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 193,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear inner wheel archs corroded

both rera facing panels corroded

n.s front door stiff to open

o.s rear floor corroded

rear inner boot step corroded outside areas

Pass 23 Jul 2009 185,104 miles

as per last test on 17/07/2009

Fail 17 Jul 2009 185,104 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 166,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 147,232 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 128,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 128,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 106,164 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING BOX †O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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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R185 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R185 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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R185 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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