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R47 URH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 URH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,042 miles

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise corrosion on near and off side inner sills

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,166 miles

advise corrosion on both front body mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,535 miles

slight corossion on under side at rear

Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,320 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 98,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 94,460 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 89,023 miles

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

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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R47 URH 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 69.2%.

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 R47 URH, 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 R47 URH registered?

R47 URH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R47 URH safe to buy?

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