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R107 EWU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,406 mi
Last recorded151,406 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 EWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 151,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable rear track rod end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg buy cross chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis would advise attention (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel tank protector / cover corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 139,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted cannot check belt correctly

both front upper shocker towers corroded slightly

both rear out rigers slightly corroded body side

light swicth stalk worn

Fail 15 Aug 2015 139,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced damp in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted cannot check belt correctly

both front upper shocker towers corroded slightly

both rear out rigers slightly corroded body side

Pass 6 Sep 2014 129,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside saeat belt stalk cover missing but seat belt still functioning correctly

offside front head lamp has water in lens not effecting image

slight corrsion in offside inner sill

slight corrsion offside front inner wing panel

Pass 31 Aug 2013 119,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front headlight has damp in lens but not effecting image

offside rear indicator lens damaged but not showing white light

slight corrsion starting on chassie/body mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2011 101,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both side inner sills are corroded

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 86,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,964 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 75,964 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,447 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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R107 EWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R107 EWU, 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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R107 EWU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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