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R37 PCJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 161,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 157,316 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 155,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 155,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 143,780 miles

O/S and N/S track rod end boots slightly deteriorated

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 133,927 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 124,955 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner edge worn osf tyre

osr bump stop missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 124,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner edge worn osf tyre

osr bump stop missing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,250 miles

N/S inner flitch slight corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,661 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 108,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 94,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 83,052 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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R37 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R37 PCJ, 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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R37 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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