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R199 KRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,271 mi
Last recorded214,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 214,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 207,247 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 201,289 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 193,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 193,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,850 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 169,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 169,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 158,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 158,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

small cuts in n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 10 Feb 2007 146,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 127,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front ind lamp cracked

oil leak

rear prop rubber u/j split

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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R199 KRW 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 75%.

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 R199 KRW, 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 R199 KRW registered?

R199 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R199 KRW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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