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R127 PAO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,116 mi
Last recorded207,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 207,116 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 207,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 206,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 197,639 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay.

tracktor seals worn

Fail 19 Aug 2015 197,638 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay.

tracktor seals worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 187,304 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 187,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 184,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 181,460 miles

o/s under sill corroded

play in o/s front w/bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 174,253 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 166,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering damper bush

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 155,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 155,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 146,216 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 146,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 136,295 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 136,290 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear diffs laeking

gearbox leaking

minor play in steering damper bushes

spare wheel has been removed resulting in exposing wheel securing studs facing to the rear on boot

unable to fully inspect all brake pad but pads do look low all round

Pass 29 Aug 2006 122,802 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R127 PAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R127 PAO, 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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R127 PAO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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