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R942 UCR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,264 mi
Last recorded160,264 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 UCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 160,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

general corrosion to front+rear chassis

wear to both rear tyres

wear to rear propeshaft joint

Fail 26 Nov 2007 160,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general corrosion to front+rear chassis

wear to both rear tyres

wear to rear propeshaft joint

Pass 25 Nov 2006 138,502 miles

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

Oil leak

general surface corrosion under vehicle

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 24 Nov 2006 138,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2006 138,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

n/s/rear hub seal leaking

slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Fail 1 Nov 2006 138,360 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished and badly split

Pass 21 Oct 2005 126,383 miles

oil leaks from n/s rear hub should be repaired. brake not contaminated at this time but may be effected if leak is left

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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R942 UCR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R942 UCR, 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 R942 UCR registered?

R942 UCR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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