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R37 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,454 mi
Last recorded176,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 176,454 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 176,452 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 170,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 165,628 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 156,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 153,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 150,868 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 150,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2006 148,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 147,018 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 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VLT, 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 R37 VLT registered?

R37 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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