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R401 EMB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,960 mi
Last recorded110,960 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,960 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner loose

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

Oil leak ()

Transfer gearbox drain plug loose

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,317 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 103,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,570 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in o/s sill

Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in o/s sill

Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,651 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 96,651 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 62,577 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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R401 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R401 EMB, 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 R401 EMB registered?

R401 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R401 EMB safe to buy?

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