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R907 VSB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 VSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,330 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 120,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 114,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,346 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 92,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 86,854 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 VSB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VSB, 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 R907 VSB registered?

R907 VSB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R907 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 VSB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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