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R432 KUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,593 mi
Last recorded163,593 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 163,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 154,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 143,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 109,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,197 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,338 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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R432 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R432 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 R432 KUB registered?

R432 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R432 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 KUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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