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R546 EAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,367 mi
Last recorded201,367 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 201,367 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 191,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 171,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear discs coroded on edge

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 8 Oct 2012 171,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

coolant temp gauge inop

rear discs coroded on edge

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 10 May 2011 147,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 147,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2010 130,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 124,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 119,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,541 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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R546 EAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R546 EAW, 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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R546 EAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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