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R201 KRH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,759 mi
Last recorded132,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 KRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 132,759 miles

poor and rusty underside

Pass 31 Dec 2012 126,558 miles

underside poor and rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,695 miles

vehicle poor and rusty underside (been welded to excess )

Fail 14 Dec 2011 119,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

borderline corrosion in all body mounting areas, & deterioration in vehicle generally

both rear suspension bump stops missing

free play at nearside front hub area recommend further attention

nearside front tyre low on pressure

nearside front under arch corroded & holed

rear valance corroded & holed

vehicle is corroded & holed in - nearside rear sill end wheel arch area, nearside rear under sill, offside front door pillar

Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside and offside steering arm balljoints slight wear

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 17 Nov 2010 118,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside and offside steering arm balljoints slight wear

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,406 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 113,406 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,455 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,853 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005

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

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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R201 KRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R201 KRH, 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 R201 KRH registered?

R201 KRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R201 KRH safe to buy?

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