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R923 PUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,438 mi
Last recorded170,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 PUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 170,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

power steering slightly rough

Fail 13 Jan 2015 170,435 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 162,858 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,925 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills hold and corroded

both rear inner wheel arches hold and corroded

nearside front hub greasy

offside front inner wheel arch hold and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 134,085 miles

n/s/f hub has oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,152 miles

both side step rails

osf wheel binding on

osr wheel arch mud flap

tiny oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both side step rails

osf wheel binding on

osr wheel arch mud flap

tiny oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 119,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 119,733 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,385 miles

brake pipes corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,530 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front rollbar bush

offside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear top shock mount

oil leak

screen

underside corrosion

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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R923 PUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R923 PUY, 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 R923 PUY registered?

R923 PUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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