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R283 MPA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 MPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,742 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

Pass 23 Dec 2016 72,700 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 72,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,717 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,181 miles

advice on fyrther look at rear brake discs and rear foot brake

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice on fyrther look at rear brake discs and rear foot brake

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 62,112 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,859 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,420 miles

adjsut washer jets, furtherr look at front suspension, ffront & rear roll bar links, smell of fuel(no apparent leak) slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2007 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice on rear brake discs advice on rear axle rear bushess ,advice on front wipers

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,541 miles

advice on rear brake discs advice on rear axle rear bushess ,advice on front wipers

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,059 miles

o/s & n/s/f wipers, rear roll bar links

Pass 1 Oct 2005 13,883 miles

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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R283 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R283 MPA, 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 R283 MPA registered?

R283 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R283 MPA safe to buy?

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