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R648 ENF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,712 mi
Last recorded206,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 ENF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2017 206,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 197,186 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 188,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 180,920 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 171,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 164,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 149,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise off side rear hub oil seal weeping advise relacement before brake disc gets contaminated with oil

Pass 14 Oct 2009 129,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 115,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,784 miles

offside front bumper slightly insecure

slight oil leak

steering box area damp

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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R648 ENF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R648 ENF, 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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R648 ENF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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