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R526 TCH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 TCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,604 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 147,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 144,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,530 miles

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

sign of oil leak above steering box

slightly damp around steering box

Fail 28 May 2008 137,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 133,148 miles

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

rear shockers bottom bushes slight play

Pass 6 May 2006 125,575 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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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?

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