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R372 KHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,643 mi
Last recorded132,643 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 KHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,643 miles

general repairs to underbody + general corrosion of underbody

Fail 25 Jul 2013 132,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 129,252 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 129,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 125,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,577 miles

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

inner surface of o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 120,577 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

inner surface of o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,648 miles

Fuel filler neck gaurd corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 114,648 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel filler neck gaurd corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 108,725 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 108,708 miles

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

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

both front lower brake pipes rusty and both rear

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside running board mount bar corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 87,239 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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R372 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R372 KHP, 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 R372 KHP registered?

R372 KHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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