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R736 TBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,481 mi
Last recorded154,481 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 TBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 154,481 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 154,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,657 miles

advise both front tyres perished on th sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2006 121,260 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)

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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R736 TBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R736 TBM, 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 R736 TBM registered?

R736 TBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R736 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 TBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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