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R424 CHE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,145 mi
Last recorded108,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 CHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 108,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,663 miles

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

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

corrosion to front inner wings, chassis rails and body mounts but not effecting strength

pinion seals leaking

propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,582 miles

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

right front axle seal leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,713 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,318 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 36,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,120 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 20,120 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,313 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 64,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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R424 CHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R424 CHE, 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 R424 CHE registered?

R424 CHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R424 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 CHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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