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R3 TTL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,273 mi
Last recorded190,273 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 190,273 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody heavily undersealed unable to determine condition of underbody

Fail 4 Aug 2017 190,273 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody heavily undersealed unable to determine condition of underbody

Pass 11 Jul 2016 186,526 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to look for corrosion due to underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2015 182,179 miles

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear body mounting

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

all body slight corrosion

exhaust repaired

nearside rear body mounting

Pass 9 Jul 2014 172,448 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2013 164,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2013 164,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 157,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 157,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 152,542 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 152,533 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 147,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2008 129,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 120,438 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 120,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 112,448 miles

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

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

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

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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R3 TTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R3 TTL, 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 R3 TTL registered?

R3 TTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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