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R925 MUY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 MUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 147,790 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 146,188 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 146,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 137,070 miles

front brake pads getting low

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front reg plate deteriorating advise renew

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 12 Mar 2011 136,933 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads getting low

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front reg plate deteriorating advise renew

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,225 miles

corrosion starting n/s inner wing within 30 cm of brake valve

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker damp

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 130,167 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting n/s inner wing within 30 cm of brake valve

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker damp

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 120,031 miles

o/s/r antiroll bar link has slight play

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs slight scoring

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 7 Mar 2009 120,031 miles

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

o/s/r antiroll bar link has slight play

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs slight scoring

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,017 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 110,010 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

some corrosion to nearside and offside front innerwings

Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,925 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,749 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R925 MUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R925 MUY, 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 R925 MUY registered?

R925 MUY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R925 MUY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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