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R64 TLS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,332 mi
Last recorded171,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 TLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 171,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,960 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 170,945 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 165,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 150,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 141,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 127,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f door difficult to open from outside vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 135,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 134,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 131,996 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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R64 TLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R64 TLS, 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 R64 TLS registered?

R64 TLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R64 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R64 TLS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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