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SBZ 9091

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

242,691 mi
Last recorded242,691 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 9091
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 242,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 242,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 232,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 232,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 218,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 204,980 miles

Drivers door handle needs a firm pull to open.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear number plate delaminating.

battery insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2005 204,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

rear No plate delaminating †Front brake pads wearing low †battery insecure †drivers door handle needs a firm pull to open

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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SBZ 9091 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBZ 9091, 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 SBZ 9091 registered?

SBZ 9091 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SBZ 9091 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 9091 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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