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R276 EOS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 EOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 108,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear body mountings corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,079 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 71,555 miles

Centre 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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R276 EOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R276 EOS, 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 R276 EOS registered?

R276 EOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R276 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 EOS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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