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R375 HAP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 HAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 78,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,921 miles

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

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

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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R375 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R375 HAP, 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 R375 HAP registered?

R375 HAP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R375 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 HAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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