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R371 TLM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,253 mi
Last recorded118,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 TLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,253 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both side swivel housing seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,089 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both side front hub seals damp

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Jul 2012 110,089 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both side front hub seals damp

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 83,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,730 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,655 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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R371 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R371 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 R371 TLM registered?

R371 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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