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R903 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,212 mi
Last recorded200,212 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 200,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 200,212 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 199,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 199,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 199,123 miles

suspect some brake pipes are corroded but coated in grease.

Pass 20 May 2013 197,532 miles

steel brake pipes corroded and coated with thick grease.

vehicle very corroded in places.

Pass 16 May 2012 197,298 miles

brake discs very rusty.

brake pipes coated in grease.

vehicle rotten in non prescribed areas

Pass 10 Nov 2010 196,401 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 192,549 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 192,549 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 190,471 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 180,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 170,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 170,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 159,756 miles

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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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R903 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R903 TKU, 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 R903 TKU registered?

R903 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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