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R128 MSL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 MSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,164 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front steering swivels have slight play

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Underside of vehicle, sills and chassis corroded

Windscreen has a crack but not encroaching on swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

All coil springs corroded

Both front steering swivels have slight play

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

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

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

Nearside rear disc corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Underside of vehicle, sills and chassis corroded

Windscreen has a crack but not encroaching on swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,840 miles

All coil springs corroded

Battery mount corrdoed

Chassis has slight corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front swivel bearing has slight play

Offside front brake backplate insecure

Offside rear bumper insecure

Steering dampner corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery mount corrdoed

Chassis has slight corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

All coil springs corroded

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

Nearside front swivel bearing has slight play

Offside front brake backplate insecure

Offside rear bumper insecure

Steering dampner corroded

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,760 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s front tyre tread wearing at inside

n/s rear antiroll bar link worn

rear fuel water trap assembly corroded

steering damper cover missing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

battery insecure

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s front tyre tread wearing at inside

rear fuel water trap assembly corroded

steering damper cover missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,236 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded.

offside and nearside front brake callipers and brake pad retaining pins worn

steering damper outer casing deteriorated.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,202 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded.

offside and nearside front brake callipers and brake pad retaining pins worn

offside and nearside front inner sills holed with corrosion

steering damper outer casing deteriorated.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,951 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

battery insecure

complete underside of vehicle and various components heavily corroded.

offside and nearside rear wings holed with corrosion.

steering rod damper casing corroded.

steering track rod slightly bent

Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,950 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

battery insecure

complete underside of vehicle and various components heavily corroded.

offside and nearside rear wings holed with corrosion.

steering rod damper casing corroded.

steering track rod slightly bent

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,235 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 58,225 miles

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

exhaust brackets bent

offside front track rod end slight play

rear axle leaking oil

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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R128 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R128 MSL, 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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R128 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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