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R352 HAP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,725 mi
Last recorded87,725 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 HAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,725 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,045 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 59,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under vehicle very rusty. Metal brake pipes just ok

Pass 3 Jan 2017 46,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,266 miles

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

Front to back chassis corroded. ok for mot

Slight corrosion on both inner rear wheel arches

Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,266 miles

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

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

Front to back chassis corroded. ok for mot

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split at end the of rubber but still clearing windscreen

Slight corrosion on both inner rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

boot handle sticking in open position but can be moved to get latch to close boot

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,649 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,301 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,116 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,113 miles

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

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,665 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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R352 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R352 HAP, 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 R352 HAP registered?

R352 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R352 HAP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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