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R457 LPD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,820 mi
Last recorded158,820 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 LPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 158,820 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 158,821 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 152,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 144,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,380 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 115,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 112,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 102,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake lever high

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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R457 LPD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R457 LPD, 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 R457 LPD registered?

R457 LPD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R457 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 LPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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