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R375 TLM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,732 mi
Last recorded150,732 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 TLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2019 150,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 146,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brakepipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 140,900 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 140,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front of vehicle to rear flexible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,453 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,123 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 130,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 127,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 127,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,221 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 108,909 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,080 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST UNDER NSR FOOT WELL

OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST.

Fail 7 Mar 2007 79,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

B OTH FRONT TO REAR METAL B RAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST UNDER NSR FOOT WELL.

OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH GOING RUSTY.

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 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R375 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 R375 TLM registered?

R375 TLM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R375 TLM safe to buy?

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