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R538 LDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,325 mi
Last recorded115,325 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 LDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2008 108,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,067 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of standing some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components some wear suspension etc

Fail 22 Jun 2007 103,067 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

signs of standing some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components some wear suspension etc

prop shaft joint defective

Pass 31 May 2006 102,064 miles

signs of corrosion to brake pipes slight deterioration to suspension etc-especially offside rear anti-roll-bar link

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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R538 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R538 LDD, 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 R538 LDD registered?

R538 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R538 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 LDD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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