MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
near side rear anti roll bar D bush worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/S FRONT HEADLIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION
N/S REAR TYRE 2MM
REAR LOWER TAIL LIGHTS AND INDICATERS DARK
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R823 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R823 CDU, 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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How do I check the history of R823 CDU?
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What year was R823 CDU registered?
R823 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R823 CDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R823 CDU 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.
Does R823 CDU have outstanding finance?
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