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R273 VJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,414 mi
Last recorded192,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 192,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 190,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 177,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr and osr pillar/arch corroded

os middle pillar corroded

osf cill corroded

power steering has leaked possibly still weeping

Fail 16 Aug 2012 177,917 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr and osr pillar/arch corroded

os middle pillar corroded

osf cill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 171,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 167,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 167,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 151,842 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 151,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 142,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 142,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise o/s and n/s inner sills starting to corrode.advise under body and chassie starting to corrode.best test done.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 133,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 118,913 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 118,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 118,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 118,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R273 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R273 VJW, 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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R273 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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