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R833 VJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,698 mi
Last recorded107,698 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s aim low

Pass 23 Nov 2005 96,960 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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R833 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R833 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 R833 VJW registered?

R833 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R833 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 VJW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R833 VJW have outstanding finance?

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