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R446 ADU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,682 mi
Last recorded166,682 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 166,682 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,987 miles

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 152,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside resr body mount slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 152,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear bump stops missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside resr body mount slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 138,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,366 miles

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear body mount slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,366 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside rear body mount slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 116,179 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 107,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,126 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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R446 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R446 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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R446 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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