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R905 MPR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 MPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,617 miles

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

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

smell of gas

Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

smell of gas

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,548 miles

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

Exhaust near end of life

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear disks slight pitting

Slight perishing on sidewalls n/s o/s rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,548 miles

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

Exhaust near end of life

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

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

Rear disks slight pitting

Slight perishing on sidewalls n/s o/s rear tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2011 76,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear disks slight pitting

Slight decrease and increase front imbalance

Slight perishing sidewalls on o/s n/s rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear disks slight pitting

Slight decrease and increase front imbalance

Slight perishing sidewalls on o/s n/s rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,353 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,354 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,354 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,190 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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R905 MPR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R905 MPR, 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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R905 MPR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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