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R107 LDY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 159,716 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis rails perforated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all rear and middle body mount areas heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut and stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure bolt snapped (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body has corrosion and is perforated in areas outside of prescribed areas

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,761 miles

nearside chassis rail is slightly corroded

three of four central body mounts are slightly corroded and both rear body mounts are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 150,630 miles

underside showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,059 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2015 138,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control sill box section mountain (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill box section (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control sill box section mouting (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 135,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 135,093 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

propshaft rear coupling splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axle as slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 130,214 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,858 miles

nearside rear wing lower edge weakend by corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2012 129,858 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wing lower edge weakend by corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,116 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 128,116 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 121,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 118,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 113,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 107,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 102,588 miles

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

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 LDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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