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R116 ULX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,026 mi
Last recorded199,026 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ULX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 199,026 miles

Offside Rear corrosion around body mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 199,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear corrosion around body mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 185,279 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 185,279 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 171,903 miles

Central Rear 'A' frame bearing has slight free play and a perished rubber gator

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

Nearside Rear axle seal is leaking

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rubber prop shaft joint is perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,839 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 160,839 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 151,399 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 151,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 149,580 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 140,625 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 2 Jan 2013 140,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,233 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 123,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 121,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,670 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,612 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 92,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

cracking in nearside front tyre

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,590 miles

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

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

cracking in nearside front tyre

front number plate slightly damaged

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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R116 ULX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R116 ULX, 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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What year was R116 ULX registered?

R116 ULX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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