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R544 PHG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

service brake on minimum pass requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,810 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 143,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 140,925 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox/Transfer Box ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,115 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 138,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 134,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,905 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 124,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 115,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 105,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 98,275 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,023 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,311 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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R544 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R544 PHG, 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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R544 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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