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R620 STA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 STA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,356 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,928 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R620 STA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R620 STA, 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 R620 STA registered?

R620 STA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R620 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 STA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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