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R354 MKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 MKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 129,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 122,052 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,052 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

REAR DISCS RUSTY FROM STANDING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END

abs light flickers ?

Fail 4 Dec 2008 121,896 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

FITTED 1X FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULB FITTED OFFSIDE SIDE LIGHT FUSE

NEEDS NEW BATTERY UNIT FITTED HAS DEAD CELL SO WONT CHARGE UP

Pass 10 May 2007 116,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 113,213 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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R354 MKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R354 MKN, 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 R354 MKN registered?

R354 MKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R354 MKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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