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R803 FRT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,717 mi
Last recorded150,717 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 FRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 149,571 miles

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

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

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 146,946 miles

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

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2014 146,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 185,445 miles

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 31 May 2013 144,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 141,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 134,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 127,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 119,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 111,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 103,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,686 miles

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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R803 FRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R803 FRT, 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 R803 FRT registered?

R803 FRT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R803 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 FRT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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