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R815 VJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 116,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,487 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 90,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 79,441 miles

body rust by rear mud flaps movement in n/s/rear shock abs top bush

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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R815 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R815 VJW, 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 R815 VJW registered?

R815 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R815 VJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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