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R326 SNN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 SNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 124,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,499 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 120,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,675 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,675 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,011 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 85,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,384 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R326 SNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R326 SNN, 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 R326 SNN registered?

R326 SNN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R326 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 SNN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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