MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
centre seatbelt clasp cover missing
chip in spot light
nearside rear floor slightly corroded and starting to split
nearside rear wing corroded
rear step corroded
slight play in steering wheel
temporery type fuel cap fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
centre seatbelt clasp cover missing
chip in spot light
nearside rear floor slightly corroded and starting to split
nearside rear wing corroded
rear step corroded
slight play in steering wheel
temporery type fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R727 TUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R727 TUX, 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 R727 TUX registered?
R727 TUX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R727 TUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R727 TUX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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