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R873 KOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 97,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,348 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,966 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,019 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,987 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R873 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R873 KOJ, 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 R873 KOJ registered?

R873 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R873 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 KOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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