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R918 MAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,554 mi
Last recorded123,554 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 MAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 123,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

THE WHOLE VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY CORODDED

Pass 18 Dec 2010 120,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 115,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 41,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 111,369 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 107,534 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 107,534 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 105,411 miles

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

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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R918 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R918 MAU, 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 R918 MAU registered?

R918 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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