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R205 KRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,150 mi
Last recorded159,150 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 159,150 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 159,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 133,955 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 133,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 124,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 117,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s of front windscreen damaged but not to excess

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,222 miles

n/s of front windscreen damaged but not to excess

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

metal brake pipes leading to n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn slighty on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2009 112,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

metal brake pipes leading to n/s/r & o/s/r brake back plates slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn slighty on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2008 107,739 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 103,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 98,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 97,724 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R205 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R205 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 R205 KRW registered?

R205 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R205 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 KRW shows 18 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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