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RBZ 2751

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,774 mi
Last recorded177,774 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 2751
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 177,774 miles

Battery insecure

battory tray corroded

near side front inner arch starting to corrode

rear floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 8 Nov 2011 177,610 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

battory tray corroded

near side front inner arch starting to corrode

rear floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2010 171,910 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 164,074 miles

Advise off side wiper rubber split

number lights dull

Pass 26 Sep 2008 158,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion at rear chassis legs

Fail 26 Sep 2008 158,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion at rear chassis legs

Pass 13 Sep 2007 146,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 134,536 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 123,387 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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RBZ 2751 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBZ 2751, 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 RBZ 2751 registered?

RBZ 2751 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RBZ 2751 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 2751 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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