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A11 LBN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,932 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 112,078 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 112,078 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 103,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,485 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 94,314 miles

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Both front tyres are unevenly worn (o/s more-so)

Front coil springs are badly corroded

Fuel tank filling tube/hose perishing (see where marked @ tank end)

N/s & o/s body panels need securing to sill (2 small areas)

N/s front tre has a tear (see inner band) & also a spring imbedded

Rear brake pipes have corroded (where marked)

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber upper mounts are wearing

Pass 28 May 2013 90,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 90,747 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 85,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 79,699 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 May 2010 77,354 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2010 77,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,219 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 71,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 55,145 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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A11 LBN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A11 LBN, 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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A11 LBN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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