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R144 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,512 mi
Last recorded134,512 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 134,512 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,497 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion / rust on both outer cills

corrosion / rust on front inner flitchs / wings

small cuts in all tyres sidewall s

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,605 miles

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

Nearside Front & offside inner wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed area.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 122,598 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch - as chalked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front & offside inner wheel arches corroded but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,770 miles

Front / rear body mounting rubbers perished

Rear axle joint rubber slightly split

some corrossion to underbody / front upper inner wheel arches

Fail 29 May 2018 121,763 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and nearside front at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front / rear body mounting rubbers perished

Rear axle joint rubber slightly split

some corrossion to underbody / front upper inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,451 miles

Heavy underseal / mastic applied in prescribed areas.

Heavy underside surface corrosion

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 116,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Heavy underseal / mastic applied in prescribed areas.

Heavy underside surface corrosion

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,831 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 110,453 miles

offside front floor corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 105,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 99,223 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,452 miles

outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 96,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,486 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 78,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 74,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 169,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,962 miles

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

Small Diesel Leak

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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R144 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R144 VLT, 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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R144 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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