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R376 EPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 EPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,479 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,447 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear boot floor o/s and n/s rear corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,228 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on inner wheel arch

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

Pass 10 May 2017 122,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 121,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 119,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,095 miles

corosion on all brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corosion on all brake pipes

slight corosion on offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,506 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,824 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,824 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,973 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,750 miles

Battery insecure

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

Brake pipes greased.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure

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

Brake pipes greased.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,413 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2006 87,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2005 85,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R376 EPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R376 EPN, 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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R376 EPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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