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R347 PCJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,438 mi
Last recorded93,438 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,438 miles

all track rod end dust covers perished

o/s/f inner wing panel holed & corroded advise early repair

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight movement in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,868 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,653 miles

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,317 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

both mirror glasses damaged

n/s/f track rod boot slightly perished

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,092 miles

All tyres 3mm and worn on edges

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,961 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,374 miles

all track rod end rubbers perished

both mirror glasses cracked

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/r lower tail light inop

rear inner brake pads appear low

steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all track rod end rubbers perished

both mirror glasses cracked

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/r lower tail light inop

rear inner brake pads appear low

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,782 miles

both mirror glasses damaged

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

steering wheel worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,336 miles

both mirror glasses damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,288 miles

N/S OUTER TAIL LIGHT INOP

N/S/F BRAKE PADS TIPPING IN CARRIER

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,115 miles

movement between brake pad and securing pin

n/s sidelight delay in operation

slight movement on n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

child seat fitted in centre seat, seat belt not tested

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

child seat fitted in centre seat, seat belt not tested

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,991 miles

near side front tyre close to wear bars

off side rear tyre on limit

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,861 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 36,599 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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R347 PCJ 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 88.9%.

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 R347 PCJ, 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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R347 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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