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R124 ERF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,893 mi
Last recorded163,893 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 ERF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 163,893 miles

N/S centre chassis/floor link bush slight wear

N/S steering ball seal slight seepage

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 163,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S centre chassis/floor link bush slight wear

N/S steering ball seal slight seepage

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 161,518 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 161,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded abs pump mounting area

offside rear lamp broken

signs of corrosion various places

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,312 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

N/S SWIVEL HUB OIL SEAL WEAPING

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER ARCH/[C]POSTS SMALL HOLES PRESENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R SHOCK BOTTOM MOUNT BUSHS

Fail 9 Aug 2012 158,835 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

SMALL HOLES AROUND CAR VARIOUS OUTSIDE TEST AREA

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,626 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 157,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 158,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 153,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 151,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 151,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 144,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 142,103 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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R124 ERF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R124 ERF, 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 R124 ERF registered?

R124 ERF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R124 ERF safe to buy?

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