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R124 FWX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

196,664 mi
Last recorded196,664 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 FWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 196,664 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside step corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 196,664 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside step corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 192,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

diesel pump slight fuel seepage ?

Fail 9 Aug 2018 192,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

diesel pump slight fuel seepage ?

Pass 3 Aug 2017 183,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside two rear mounts and one front, offside one rear mount. (6.1.B.2)

Front inner wings - corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front indicator water logged

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

Rear seat belt locks covers missing

Fail 3 Aug 2017 183,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside two rear mounts and one front, offside one rear mount. (6.1.B.2)

Front inner wings - corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front indicator water logged

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

Rear seat belt locks covers missing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 172,865 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

headlamps water logged

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 172,847 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

headlamps water logged

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides in front of rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 160,620 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides, above hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Pump? (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides in front of rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 143,935 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 143,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,266 miles

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

rear seats removed floor rotten

Fail 14 Feb 2013 132,261 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,783 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,744 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside chassis outrigger corroded (in front of wheel)

nearside rear wheel bearing worn (near excessive)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 95,386 miles

Advise boot full.

Advise crack in O/S/R Position lamp lense but is acceptable.

Advise damp around fuel pump but found no leaks.

Advise rear seats folded down.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to both front inner wings.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 95,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise boot full.

Advise crack in O/S/R Position lamp lense but is acceptable.

Advise damp around fuel pump but found no leaks.

Advise rear seats folded down.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Advise surface corrosion to both front inner wings.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 130,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 123,174 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk cover loose

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

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

Rear shock absorber rubbers worn allowing some movement

Fail 20 Feb 2008 123,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Drivers seat belt stalk cover loose

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear shock absorber rubbers worn allowing some movement

Pass 23 Feb 2007 113,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 113,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2006 105,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FWX is a 1997 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 56%.

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 FWX, 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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R124 FWX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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