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R150 UGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,204 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to the body outside of prescribed areas

Fail 16 Feb 2018 131,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight corrosion to the body outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,958 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 121,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 121,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,906 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2015 115,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 111,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion building on sills

Pass 13 Feb 2012 106,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion building on sills

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,612 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion.

General underside corrosion.

Prop shaft insulator bush splitting.

STRONG ADVISE. Front number plate obscured by bull bar.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 105,606 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust system in poor condition with corrosion.

General underside corrosion.

Prop shaft insulator bush splitting.

STRONG ADVISE. Brake fluid in very poor condition ie dirty and cloudy. Needs flush and renew.

STRONG ADVISE. Front brake pads worn too limit of 1.5mm.

STRONG ADVISE. Front number plate obscured by bull bar.

STRONG ADVISE. Rear brake discs and calipers in very poor condition with severe corrosion.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 102,889 miles

All brake pipes are corroding.

Both front hub swivels are "weaping".

Brake fluid in poor condition.

Front brake pads are getting low.

Offside front inner wing is creased.

Play in offside front wheel bearing.

Prop-shaft insulator bush is splitting.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Rear shock absorber bushes in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 98,926 miles

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

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

front brake pads low , advise replacements....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber top bushes worn....

o/s/r brake disc corroding....

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ....

wet test.....

Pass 23 Jan 2009 98,926 miles

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

front brake pads low , advise replacements....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s/r shock absorber top bushes worn....

o/s/r brake disc corroding....

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ....

wet test.....

Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,895 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 95,872 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

advise front brake inspection....

both rear tyre treads close to limit....

exhaust corroding...

rear brake discs corroding...

wet test..

Pass 20 Jan 2007 92,064 miles

Brake fluid is discoloured, advise flush and renew.

Brake pads approx 3/4s worn.

NSF hub swivel seal weaping oil.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,032 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 89,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front hub seal leaking a little

brake fluid is discoloured

play in both rear shock abbsorber top bushes

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 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R150 UGM, 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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R150 UGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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