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R474 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,090 mi
Last recorded154,090 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 191,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 183,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 174,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,694 miles

advise corrosion to front near side and off side inner sills and corrosion to rear near side floor pan

Fail 4 Feb 2013 158,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle oil leak hubs and diff.

only just passed emission test

rear prop coupling worn and beginning to split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 158,310 miles

front axle oil leak hubs and diff.

only just passed emission test

rear prop coupling worn and beginning to split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 150,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 143,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 141,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 132,075 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 132,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 121,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs coroded and grooved.

nearside rear mud flap bracket coroded and loose.

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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R474 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R474 VDB, 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 R474 VDB registered?

R474 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R474 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 VDB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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