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R907 VJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 VJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,118 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 72,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 60,673 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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R907 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R907 VJW, 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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R907 VJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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