MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,025 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R27 SAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R27 SAU, 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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How do I check the history of R27 SAU?
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What year was R27 SAU registered?
R27 SAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 August 1997.
Is R27 SAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R27 SAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R27 SAU have outstanding finance?
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