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R645 EGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,875 mi
Last recorded163,875 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 EGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 163,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 153,501 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 153,501 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 139,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 138,102 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft flexible joint in poor condition

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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R645 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R645 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 R645 EGH registered?

R645 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R645 EGH safe to buy?

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