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R804 SCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 SCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,774 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,311 miles

All brake discs scored.

Center lap belt stalk chewed by dog operation ok.

N/S/F Seat belt webing marked not to excess yet.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 36,789 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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R804 SCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R804 SCF, 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 R804 SCF registered?

R804 SCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R804 SCF safe to buy?

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