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R233 KRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,016 mi
Last recorded164,016 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 161,638 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 159,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 156,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 153,645 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil

Pass 23 Jan 2015 149,250 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body mounts rusty

nsf hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 149,220 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front door hinges and checkstraps need attention

nsf hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2014 149,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front door hinges and checkstraps need attention

nsf hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 148,907 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 148,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 148,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 138,405 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,390 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 121,987 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 121,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,857 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,643 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 105,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,838 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 94,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R233 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R233 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 R233 KRW registered?

R233 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R233 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 KRW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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