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R845 PHG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 101,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,256 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,626 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,675 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,994 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ON FNGINE

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTINGS INSECURE

REARSUSPENSION RUBBER STOPS MISSING

Spare tyre defective

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,271 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,441 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,999 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 75,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,973 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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R845 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R845 PHG, 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 R845 PHG registered?

R845 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R845 PHG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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