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R955 EKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,317 mi
Last recorded185,317 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 185,317 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 185,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 174,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 164,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 153,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 143,470 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 143,470 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 136,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 136,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 133,695 miles

steering box has slight leak

Fail 15 Dec 2006 133,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

steering box has slight leak

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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R955 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R955 EKH, 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 R955 EKH registered?

R955 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R955 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 EKH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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