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R77 PAS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 PAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 115,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear door willnot open

Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,335 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 107,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,372 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,656 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 77,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R77 PAS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R77 PAS, 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 R77 PAS registered?

R77 PAS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R77 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 PAS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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