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R383 HCD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,371 mi
Last recorded167,371 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 HCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 167,371 miles

Rear disks

hole by body mount

siligh leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 163,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,071 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corroded

engine oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 149,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corroded

engine oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,265 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 137,392 miles

under body slightly corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2012 135,612 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 135,597 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer resevoir leaking.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 133,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 133,215 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,348 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,348 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 124,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,883 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 121,883 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 117,660 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 107,869 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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R383 HCD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R383 HCD, 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 R383 HCD registered?

R383 HCD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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