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R476 KUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 4394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 137,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,234 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 135,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 134,324 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,376 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 132,370 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 130,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 127,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,775 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 121,518 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 121,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 114,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 114,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 107,692 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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R476 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 4,394cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R476 KUB, 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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R476 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R476 KUB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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