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R308 CCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,860 mi
Last recorded164,860 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 CCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 164,860 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 164,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 160,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 160,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 154,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 148,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 142,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 137,514 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 137,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 132,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 132,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 127,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 122,844 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 117,226 miles

all brake pipes have been greased up

Fail 14 May 2007 117,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all brake pipes have been greased up

Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 103,776 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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R308 CCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R308 CCL, 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 R308 CCL registered?

R308 CCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R308 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 CCL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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