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R193 HAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 122,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,595 miles

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

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

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 21 Jul 2008 113,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,983 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,059 miles

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

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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R193 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R193 HAT, 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 R193 HAT registered?

R193 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R193 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 HAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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