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R454 UMS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,262 mi
Last recorded205,262 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 UMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 205,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 204,211 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 204,201 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 203,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr hub oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 201,203 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hub slight misting of oil

Pass 17 May 2012 197,488 miles

front disc pads low

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 May 2012 197,419 miles

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

front disc pads low

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from o/s front hub

Pass 21 May 2011 182,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 182,278 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 167,793 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Fail 12 May 2010 167,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 20 May 2009 147,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 131,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 115,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 95,097 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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R454 UMS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R454 UMS, 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 R454 UMS registered?

R454 UMS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R454 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 UMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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