MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to central pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chassis corroding and getting thin in various places
rear lights damaged bit showing correct colours
slight play in rear shocker bushes
slight play in rear traingg arm bushes
underside of body corroding
various brake pipes starting to corrode
various oil leaks
vehicle modified for off road use
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded
sign of oil leak above steering box
slightly damp around steering box
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front prop shaft - front flange bolts loose
rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded
sign of oil leak above steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear shockers bottom bushes slight play
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R526 TCH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R526 TCH, 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 R526 TCH registered?
R526 TCH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R526 TCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R526 TCH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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