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R882 MCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,407 mi
Last recorded207,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 207,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 207,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 200,134 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 192,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 184,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 175,265 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 167,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 157,632 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

stearing uj slight wear

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 134,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 129,299 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 129,283 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 125,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 125,652 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 122,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 116,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 116,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R882 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R882 MCF, 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 R882 MCF registered?

R882 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R882 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 MCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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