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R237 DHB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,272 mi
Last recorded151,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 DHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 151,272 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

ns head lamp image weak

play in front prop rear uj

slight play in osf front tie bar bush

slight play in osr drop link

Fail 6 Nov 2012 151,155 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

ns head lamp image weak

play in front prop rear uj

slight play in osf front tie bar bush

slight play in osr drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2011 144,657 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly corroded

both rear iner brake pads wearing thin

slight play in osr drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,620 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint

wipers split on ends

Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint

wipers split on ends

Pass 26 Oct 2009 132,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 132,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 128,144 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 3 Oct 2008 128,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2007 123,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 81,255 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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R237 DHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R237 DHB, 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 R237 DHB registered?

R237 DHB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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