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R26 KMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,332 mi
Last recorded140,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 KMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 140,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,801 miles

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 122,019 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,467 miles

Off side rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear axel ball joint worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009 109,467 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Rear axel ball joint worn

Rear propsharft rubber cupling exsesivly split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,132 miles

Major engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 103,132 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Major engine oil leak

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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R26 KMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R26 KMV, 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 R26 KMV registered?

R26 KMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R26 KMV safe to buy?

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