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R924 VDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,037 mi
Last recorded93,037 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,865 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,736 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,005 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 66,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,802 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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R924 VDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R924 VDV, 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 R924 VDV registered?

R924 VDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R924 VDV safe to buy?

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