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R294 MPA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,684 mi
Last recorded151,684 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 MPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor corroded

Offside Front axle hub leaking oil onto caliper

Fail 16 Nov 2016 151,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor corroded

Offside Front axle hub leaking oil onto caliper

Pass 4 Nov 2015 136,736 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides in front of wheels (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension bump stops missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 121,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 113,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,659 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre clearence / radius arm poor, lock stop adjustment recommended.

nearside tail lamp appears weaker

rear axel ball joint has a split grease seal

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,013 miles

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

fuel filler neck perishing

rear prop-shaft, rubber coupling perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,010 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 88,010 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,849 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,849 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,944 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

park brake lever travel long

Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,976 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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R294 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 R294 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 R294 MPA registered?

R294 MPA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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