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R202 UDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,393 mi
Last recorded163,393 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 UDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 163,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion on body

Pass 17 Apr 2012 158,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 154,885 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 151,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 147,655 miles

handbrake high o/s/f inner wing rusting oil leak various rust in sills

Pass 22 Apr 2008 143,406 miles

both front inner wings rusting both front tyres low tread & worn on edges various rust under car

Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 129,979 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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R202 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R202 UDD, 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 R202 UDD registered?

R202 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R202 UDD safe to buy?

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