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R153 SDC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,023 mi
Last recorded155,023 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 SDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2017 155,023 miles

Nearside Front headlamp panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front headlamp panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 154,978 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front headlamp panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front headlamp panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 147,194 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 147,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches holed (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamp panels corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

o/sr and o/s/f axle bump stops missing

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,672 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both rear inner tyre walls split/cracking

front end corrosion

genral corrosion to chassis

offside front tyre wall/tread split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 138,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

all four coil springs corroded

both rear inner tyre walls split/cracking

front end corrosion

genral corrosion to chassis

offside front tyre wall/tread split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,499 miles

front and rear coil spring corroded

n/s/f swivel slight weep

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear wiper blade

Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 129,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 129,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,092 miles

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

n/s fr tracter joint leeking oil.

rear discs very poor

Fail 17 Jan 2012 126,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s fr tracter joint leeking oil.

rear discs very poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 122,721 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,769 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 102,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,939 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 94,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,705 miles

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

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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R153 SDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R153 SDC, 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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R153 SDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R153 SDC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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