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R981 PWL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 PWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 156,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat worn

front inner wheel arches have been repaired

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f hub has slight oil leak

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

sterring uj stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2014 145,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 145,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery has temp clamp on it

Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 124,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 108,457 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,081 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 98,703 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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R981 PWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R981 PWL, 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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R981 PWL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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