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R240 MFA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,749 mi
Last recorded115,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 MFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,749 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but working ok

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear seat removed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,302 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,306 miles

n/s front shock lower bushes poor

o/s rear radius arm front bushes starting to split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 107,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front shock lower bushes poor

o/s rear radius arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,870 miles

brake pipes accross rear axle starting to corode

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,208 miles

n/s rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,188 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,270 miles

brake pipe front to rear very rusty

rear radius arm front bushes poor

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,257 miles

o/s rear brake disc poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,899 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,180 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 49,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,901 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 36,693 miles

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

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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R240 MFA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R240 MFA, 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 R240 MFA registered?

R240 MFA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R240 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 MFA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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