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R435 TTP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,974 mi
Last recorded115,974 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 TTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,974 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak o/side oil seal

surface rust rear chassis outer sills covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 115,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak o/side oil seal

surface rust rear chassis outer sills covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,894 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak hub

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREAS WEAK (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 114,894 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak hub

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL AREAS WEAK (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,823 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,270 miles

front axle support bushes slight play

slightly low brake pedal

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 109,018 miles

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

oil leak o/side hub

underside car weak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak o/side hub

underside car weak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,862 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front hub seal slight leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,393 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 102,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,372 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside front swivel housing oil seal

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,238 miles

crack in swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2007 91,264 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,273 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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R435 TTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R435 TTP, 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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R435 TTP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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