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H17 CKU

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,155 mi
Last recorded190,155 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 190,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 189,130 miles

Body Corroded not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 189,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Body Corroded not in perscribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 187,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 186,486 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 184,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 180,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 177,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 173,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 169,092 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both side steps are in poor condition and are insecure, corroded and weak

heavy oil leak in area of steering box

offside front swivel joint is leaking and starting to contaminate disc

offside rear body mounting has corroded through

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in perscribed areas

rear discs in very poor condition

slight windscreen damage

Fail 30 Jul 2014 169,088 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both side steps are in poor condition and are insecure, corroded and weak

heavy oil leak in area of steering box

offside front swivel joint is leaking and starting to contaminate disc

offside rear body mounting has corroded through

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in perscribed areas

rear discs in very poor condition

slight windscreen damage

Pass 26 Jul 2013 162,688 miles

heavy oil leak in area of steering box

n/s front wheel bearing play

side steps corroded / weak and insecure

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 162,684 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy oil leak in area of steering box

n/s front wheel bearing play

side steps corroded / weak and insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 155,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both passenger steps are corroded

rear body mountings are corroded through

Fail 6 Aug 2012 155,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both passenger steps are corroded

rear body mountings are corroded through

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,592 miles

oil leak [engine or power steering]?

side steps loose

Fail 8 Aug 2011 150,584 miles

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

oil leak [engine or power steering]?

side steps loose

Pass 18 Aug 2010 145,133 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s /f oil seal leaking

rear discs rusry

Fail 16 Aug 2010 145,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s /f oil seal leaking

rear discs rusry

Pass 6 Aug 2009 140,170 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 128,133 miles

both front tyres close to limit-tread depth.screen marked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 116,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 103,789 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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H17 CKU is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 H17 CKU, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H17 CKU is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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