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R629 EGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,881 mi
Last recorded134,881 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 EGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 134,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 134,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 134,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 129,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 129,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure.

occasional difficulty in opening nearside front door from inside.

oil leaks from oil cooler pipes.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 115,965 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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R629 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R629 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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What year was R629 EGH registered?

R629 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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