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R842 UHE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,363 mi
Last recorded135,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 UHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 135,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 125,700 miles

both front wheel arches slightly corroeded

n/s/r body mount slightly corroeded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 125,653 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

main chassis and all unfailed steel brake pipes slightly corroded slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 115,008 miles

slight corrosion of rear steel brake pipes.......slight corrosion on main chassis and sill sections.........rear shocker shrouds missing........slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 106,035 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s ball swivels

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,008 miles

rear shocker hoods rusted

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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R842 UHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R842 UHE, 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 R842 UHE registered?

R842 UHE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R842 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 UHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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