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R452 HAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,442 mi
Last recorded150,442 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 HAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 150,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 150,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 142,842 miles

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

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

slight leak power steering box

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,159 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 120,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2008 120,000 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 93,390 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 93,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R452 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R452 HAV, 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 R452 HAV registered?

R452 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R452 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 HAV shows 9 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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