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R150 KWS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,459 mi
Last recorded168,459 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 KWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 168,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 164,346 miles

FULL CHECK NEEDED ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Nearside DOOR SILL RUSTED AND HOLES

Nearside Rear MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

Offside DOOR SILL RUSTED AND HOLES

Offside WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Oil leak GENERAL ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 164,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FULL CHECK NEEDED ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside DOOR SILL RUSTED AND HOLES

Nearside Rear MUD FLAP NOT SECURE

Offside DOOR SILL RUSTED AND HOLES

Offside WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Oil leak GENERAL ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,368 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage LP hose from reservoir suggest clean & test. (2.3.3b)

Rear discs heavily pitted. General body corrosion.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 156,360 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both on front link (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s on rear link (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Without lifting lock button possible spring? (6.2.B.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches holed (5.2.6)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s (on rear drag link) (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too far to the right o/s & n/s Adjusted, note n/s mounting broken but secure (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage LP hose from reservoir suggest clean & test. (2.3.3b)

Rear discs heavily pitted. General body corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 145,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 145,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling split

Pass 5 Dec 2012 138,426 miles

Nearside front spot light wires close to tyre

Nearside rear tyre 3.00mm

Fail 5 Dec 2012 138,426 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front spot light wires close to tyre

Nearside rear tyre 3.00mm

Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 126,274 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2009 118,742 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 111,747 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 100,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 96,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 96,735 miles

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

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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R150 KWS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R150 KWS, 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 R150 KWS registered?

R150 KWS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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