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R526 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,053 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 131,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,670 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 116,670 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 103,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,700 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 95,700 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 88,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,303 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 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

R526 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R526 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 VKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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