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R384 CVX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

255,898 mi
Last recorded255,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 CVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 255,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads/caliper housing worn but brake pads not insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2014 254,014 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake caliper/brake pad slightly worn but brake pad not insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 222,036 miles

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

under body rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 250,866 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 249,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 248,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 244,721 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 236,098 miles

o/s rear anti roll bar link arm slight play

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2006 236,098 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s rear anti roll bar link arm slight play

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

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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R384 CVX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R384 CVX, 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 R384 CVX registered?

R384 CVX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R384 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 CVX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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