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R155 RSW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,854 mi
Last recorded167,854 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 RSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 167,854 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipe at rear to flexi-hose brake pipe fitting starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake pipe fitting to flexi-hose starting to corrode

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not near a testable item

Offside front steel brake pipe fitting to flexi-hose starting to corrode

Rear floor pan corroded but not near a testable item

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 167,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis in middle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis in middle (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front to rear brake pipe to rear flexi-hose fitting starting to corrode

Nearside Front to flexi-hose brake pipe fitting starting to corrode

Nearside inner sill corroded but not near a testable item

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front to flexi-hose brake pipe fitting starting to corrode

Offside inner sill corroded but not near a testable item

Rear floor pan corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 164,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 159,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 154,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 154,755 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear floor pan complete corroded but still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 145,377 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

near-side and off-side front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 20 Oct 2009 138,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

complete rear floor pan starting to corrode

rear axle "a" frame knuckle has slight wear

serpentine drive belt needs replacing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 137,730 miles

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

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

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 has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

complete rear floor pan starting to corrode

drive belt needs replacing

rear axle "a" frame knuckle has slight wear

Pass 20 Oct 2008 132,217 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 124,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 114,805 miles

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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R155 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R155 RSW, 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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R155 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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