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R264 LNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,635 mi
Last recorded194,635 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 194,635 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

excessive corrosion at bottom of both a pillars

n/s/f wheel arch corroded but not in a prescribed area

transmission back plate contaminated by oil

unable to check both outer sills due to plastic oversills

Fail 22 Sep 2016 194,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most/boot floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most/boot floor (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing steering box drop link arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear seat belt mounting corroded not excessive

Offside Front brake hose insecure due to wheel arch corrosion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front wheel arches excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

excessive corrosion bottom of both front a pillars,not in a prescribed area

transmission brake back plate contaminated with oil

unable to check both outer sills due to plastic oversills

Pass 25 Sep 2015 182,290 miles

automatic transmission fluid leaking from a failed joint

Fail 21 Sep 2015 182,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

automatic transmission fluid leaking from a failed joint

Pass 1 Oct 2014 172,462 miles

general body & under body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2014 172,461 miles

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

general body & under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 162,855 miles

trade test

Pass 20 Dec 2012 154,708 miles

trade test many new parts fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 145,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 135,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 125,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 114,035 miles

1.surface corrosion of rearsection front to rear brake pipe 2.surface corrosion of rear end body mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,792 miles

1.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe 2.slight blow on exhaust centre section/rear

Pass 12 Dec 2006 82,242 miles

1.rear tyrs getting low on tread †2.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,546 miles

1. engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2005 67,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

1.engine oil leaks

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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R264 LNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 R264 LNP, 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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R264 LNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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