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R452 HAX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 HAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,272 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,741 miles

front brake pads worn

rear body floor pan corroded under seat but not close to seat belt mountings

Fail 12 Nov 2014 125,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake pads worn

rear body floor pan corroded under seat but not close to seat belt mountings

Pass 7 Nov 2013 124,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,886 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 117,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,718 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top mounting worn and knocking

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,640 miles

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

rear axle diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,329 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,931 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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R452 HAX 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 80%.

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 R452 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

R452 HAX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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