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R46 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,020 miles

off side rear out rigger starting to rust

Fail 17 Nov 2011 86,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

off side rear out rigger starting to rust

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near/side door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2007 69,518 miles

Near-side front door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,571 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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R46 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R46 VLT, 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 R46 VLT registered?

R46 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R46 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 VLT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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