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R194 TKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,512 mi
Last recorded177,512 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 177,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 155,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 155,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 140,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 140,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,765 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 122,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 115,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 109,626 miles

both outer sills are corroding, not excessive at time of test

slight play in the n/s/r and the o/s/f wheel bearings, not excessive rough or noisey at time of test

the rear section of exhaust is corroding not blowing and still secure at present

Pass 22 Jan 2008 102,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,418 miles

o/s/f door handle stiff to open

Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,022 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight movement to nearside rear shock top mount

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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R194 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R194 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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What year was R194 TKN registered?

R194 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R194 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 TKN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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