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R516 CDC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,745 mi
Last recorded198,745 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 CDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2013 198,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 188,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 172,901 miles

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

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 170,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 167,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 163,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 153,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 135,577 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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R516 CDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R516 CDC, 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 R516 CDC registered?

R516 CDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is R516 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 CDC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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