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S185 ARC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 ARC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2021 127,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,578 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 82,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,936 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,333 miles

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

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

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

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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S185 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 S185 ARC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S185 ARC?

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What year was S185 ARC registered?

S185 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S185 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 ARC shows 17 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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