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R537 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,915 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 110,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

offside rear bottom shock absorber bush worn

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,199 miles

brake pipes pitted and some are rusty

offside front tyre low on tread and worn bald on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn

Pass 29 May 2009 104,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,121 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 97,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R537 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R537 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 R537 VKE registered?

R537 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R537 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 VKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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