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R516 TWB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 TWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Out Rigger / Body Mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,711 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,196 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,634 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 68,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs inner faces slightly pitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,563 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 TWB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TWB, 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 TWB registered?

R516 TWB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R516 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 TWB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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