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R374 TLM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,170 mi
Last recorded132,170 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 TLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 132,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 129,908 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 129,908 miles

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

airbag light on intermittently

exhaust manifold leaking exhaust gases

rear panel holed and corroded

auto transmission has serious fluid leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 80,399 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 80,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 77,360 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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R374 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R374 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 R374 TLM registered?

R374 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R374 TLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 TLM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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