MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front ball seal split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
nearside front ball seal split
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
oil leak from power steering pipe
rear axle bump stops missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R455 ADU 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 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R455 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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What year was R455 ADU registered?
R455 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.
Is R455 ADU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 ADU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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