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R687 URH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 URH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2011 132,709 miles

both rear inner wheel archs rusting

engine oil leaks

play starting in both rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints

rear exhaust box starting to blow rusting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,918 miles

both rear shock rubber bushies wearing

o/s/f track rod arm bent

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 27 Nov 2009 123,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 112,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 97,050 miles

both front hub bearings slight play

both rear shock absorber top mountings slight movement

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

offside front tyre inner edge worn to legal limit

offside rear door step to wheel arch starting to rust

oil leak

rear seatbelts- second row not tested due to seats folded away at the time of test

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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R687 URH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R687 URH, 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 R687 URH registered?

R687 URH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R687 URH safe to buy?

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