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R965 ULT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 ULT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,341 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,320 miles

wear rear disc

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,242 miles

wear rear disc

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s headlamp slightly high

steering box weeping

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,287 miles

front plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,563 miles

disc worn

wet test

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,153 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,251 miles

Pad warning wire disconnected

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,499 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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R965 ULT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R965 ULT, 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 R965 ULT registered?

R965 ULT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R965 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 ULT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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