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R43 HDE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 HDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 131,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 131,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 127,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front no plate faded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,730 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,240 miles

corrosion within 30 cms of n/s/r seat belt lower fixing , not yet excessive.

exhaust leak front pipe to centre join.

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber bottom bushes worn.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

play in o/s track rod end.

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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R43 HDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R43 HDE, 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 R43 HDE registered?

R43 HDE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R43 HDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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