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R429 KUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 120,266 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 119,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 112,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 105,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,452 miles

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly feathered on edges

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

slight play in both nearside front track rod ends

steering damper dust cover slightly corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly feathered on edges

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

slight play in both nearside front track rod ends

steering damper dust cover slightly corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2011 85,236 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 72,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R429 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R429 KUB, 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 R429 KUB registered?

R429 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R429 KUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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