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R194 VNT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,776 mi
Last recorded127,776 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 VNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,776 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 127,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 121,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,091 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 112,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 103,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,432 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 86,136 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 30 Jan 2006 68,918 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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R194 VNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

R194 VNT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R194 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 VNT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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