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R361 TLM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,971 mi
Last recorded143,971 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 TLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 143,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 139,926 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

baffles in mid silencer loose

Pass 11 Dec 2007 122,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 113,677 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front fog inoprative

Fail 8 Dec 2006 113,677 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front fog light inoprative

Pass 16 Jan 2006 107,485 miles

nearside front indecator showing water inside lenz

nearside rear tyre showing damage to outer side wall [ but not showing inner cord

Fail 16 Jan 2006 107,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front indecator showing water inside lenz

nearside rear tyre showing damage to outer side wall [ but not showing inner cord

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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R361 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R361 TLM, 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 R361 TLM registered?

R361 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R361 TLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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