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R456 FCG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,288 mi
Last recorded227,288 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 FCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 227,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 227,288 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 226,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 226,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all welding needed is under the vehicle and marked with chalk

Pass 5 Jun 2007 223,726 miles

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 8 May 2006 219,384 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R456 FCG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R456 FCG, 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 R456 FCG registered?

R456 FCG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R456 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 FCG shows 6 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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