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R433 ADU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2013 165,474 miles

both rear outer seat b elt recievers missing plastic covers

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight weepage from tractor seals

vehicle heavilly swollen with corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 163,089 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

slight perishing to both rear tyres

vehicle swollen with corrosion in various areas

Pass 3 Dec 2011 156,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight perishing to all tyres

various areas of underside of vehicle swollen with corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2010 146,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 144,791 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 126,466 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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R433 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R433 ADU, 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 R433 ADU registered?

R433 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R433 ADU safe to buy?

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