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R195 TKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,438 mi
Last recorded224,438 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 224,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 216,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 201,613 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and near legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2012 196,555 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 196,555 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 196,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 182,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 182,256 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 174,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 161,048 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 131,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 131,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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R195 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R195 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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R195 TKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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