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R627 EGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,337 mi
Last recorded166,337 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 EGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 166,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,129 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 156,325 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 154,584 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 154,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 148,929 miles

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

slight corosion nearside inner sill but not exessive

Pass 27 Dec 2012 144,339 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 139,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,090 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,605 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 123,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 113,776 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 113,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,621 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 104,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,056 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 109,981 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,796 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 91,750 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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R627 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel 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 R627 EGH, 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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R627 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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