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D13 ATV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,025 mi
Last recorded138,025 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 ATV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 138,025 miles

Body and mechanical mods

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 136,858 miles

body and mechanical modifications to vehicle

general underside corrosion

underside muddy

Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,412 miles

excessive body and mechanical modification

under side general corrosion

under side muddy

Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,269 miles

Extensive body & mechanical alterations

Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,015 miles

Body heavily modified

Exhaust system modified

Suspension heavily modified

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body heavily modified

Exhaust system modified

Suspension heavily modified

Pass 10 Feb 2017 128,080 miles

Some corrosion to N/S front of body

Fail 4 Feb 2017 128,022 miles

Central Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Some corrosion to N/S front of body

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,108 miles

slight oil leak from front axle

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak from front axle

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,525 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 102,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 118,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 113,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 109,673 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 109,619 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 74,141 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2004 70,027 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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D13 ATV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D13 ATV, 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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D13 ATV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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