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R998 RFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,022 mi
Last recorded184,022 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 RFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 184,022 miles

suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 188,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 183,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 175,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 168,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 155,820 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 149,499 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in drop arm balljoint.

surface corrosion offside front floor near seatbelt mount.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 140,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 136,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 132,575 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 132,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 131,790 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 127,874 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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R998 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R998 RFP, 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 R998 RFP registered?

R998 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R998 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 RFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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