MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front corrosion to chassis mouthing
Nearside Rear corrosion to nearside chassis mouthing
corrosion under bonnet near wheel arch
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front corrosion to chassis mouthing
Nearside Rear corrosion to nearside chassis mouthing
corrosion under bonnet near wheel arch
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion both inner door shuts
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front and offside rear tyres perished
chassie rails heavily corroded
diff oil leaks
front and rear coil springs corroded
play in nearside front wheel bearing recomend attension
rear pads worn very low
tapley test for brakes
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R273 VRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R273 VRH, 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 R273 VRH registered?
R273 VRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R273 VRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R273 VRH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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