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R813 RSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 RSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,179 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,179 miles

Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,546 miles

Front and offside rear brake discs deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 47,580 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 47,580 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R813 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R813 RSS, 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 R813 RSS registered?

R813 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R813 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 RSS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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