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R45 HPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,521 mi
Last recorded175,521 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 HPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 175,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 139,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 126,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 112,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,415 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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R45 HPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc 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 R45 HPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R45 HPN registered?

R45 HPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R45 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 HPN 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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