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R23 SNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 140,950 miles

handbrake travel

hole n/s/f wing

main brake pipe corroded

o/s/r lower shocker bush perished

Fail 30 May 2014 140,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel

hole n/s/f wing

main brake pipe corroded

o/s/r lower shocker bush perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,408 miles

leak n/s CV

o/s body side member weak

play both front hubs

play o/s/f shocker bush

play o/s/r shocker bush

rear brake discs worn but not weak

slight travel hand brake

small hole n/s body mounting

very slight play all antiroll bar bushes

wipers split

Fail 16 May 2013 133,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front stabiliser bar front bushes slightly worn

both wipers split at ends

n/s/f swivel joint damp

n/s/f swivel joint reataining bolt missing

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 109,290 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 109,235 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 99,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,184 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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R23 SNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R23 SNN, 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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R23 SNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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