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R178 EKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 EKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing corrosion

Nearside Rear Boot floor corrosion

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Boot floor corrosion

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,592 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,541 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,865 miles

Central Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front steering ball cover weeping

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded 30cm from body mount

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

nearside rear hub seal misting of oil

Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,650 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,172 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,137 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,736 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,188 miles

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)

all tyres generally low on tread

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f driveshaft hub seeping grease

n/s/f spot light in poor condition

n/s/r mudflap fell of during test-quater panel not very nsecure † †

Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,980 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R178 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R178 EKX, 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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R178 EKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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