MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart (10.1 (k))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R637 VSM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R637 VSM, 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 R637 VSM registered?
R637 VSM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R637 VSM safe to buy?
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