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R437 SER

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 SER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,123 miles

surface corrosion throughout complete vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,308 miles

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

outter sills have some corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2014 97,308 miles

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

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

outter sills have some corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,361 miles

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

all metal brake lines have some corrosion

off side body fixing have some corrosion

rear number plate will need replaving in near frutere

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all metal brake lines have some corrosion

off side body fixing have some corrosion

rear number plate will need replaving in near frutere

Pass 1 Aug 2012 91,137 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 87,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side outter siil panel corroded not in proscrbed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,043 miles

off side outter siil panel corroded not in proscrbed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes have corrosion

off side out rigger has some corrosion

rear shocker bushs have some play

Fail 13 Aug 2010 82,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes have corrosion

off side out rigger has some corrosion

rear shocker bushs have some play

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,977 miles

near side outter sill has some corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side outter sill has some corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,346 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,571 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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R437 SER is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R437 SER, 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 R437 SER registered?

R437 SER is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R437 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 SER shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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