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R886 LAM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 102,997 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 98,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,805 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,805 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,995 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,729 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,121 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,960 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2007 59,960 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 55,196 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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R886 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R886 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R886 LAM registered?

R886 LAM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R886 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 LAM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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