MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R208 UGM, 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 R208 UGM registered?
R208 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R208 UGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 UGM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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