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R671 PBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,547 mi
Last recorded189,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 PBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 189,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 189,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 189,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 185,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

srs light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 184,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 183,653 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 183,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 181,607 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 181,607 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 175,197 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre very low on tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 165,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 154,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R671 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R671 PBM, 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 R671 PBM registered?

R671 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R671 PBM safe to buy?

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