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R189 KKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,698 mi
Last recorded175,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 175,698 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 175,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 170,921 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 167,211 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 167,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2016 162,539 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 158,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2015 158,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 153,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 153,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 146,618 miles

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

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

oil leaks

slight play in offside front steering sphere

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leaks

slight P.A.S fluid leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,357 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2011 134,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2010 124,765 miles

oil leaks.

rear pads getting low.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 124,765 miles

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

oil leaks.

rear pads getting low.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 115,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroding

small chips on screen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 107,339 miles

chips on screen

oil leaks

radius arm bushes starting to seperate

slight play in steering drop arm joint

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2008 107,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chips on screen

oil leaks

radius arm bushes starting to seperate

slight play in steering drop arm joint

spare tyre worn below legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,966 miles

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

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

front bumper end caps lose but not insecure

rear number plate starting to bubble

spare tyre worn

steering wheel feels rough when turned

stone chips on screen

Fail 3 Jul 2007 98,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front bumper end caps lose but not insecure

rear number plate starting to bubble

spare tyre worn

steering wheel feels rough when turned

stone chips on screen

Fail 7 Jul 2006 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly bubbled

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 90,758 miles

rear number plate slightly bubbled

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2005 79,855 miles

near side headlamp glass holed

stone chip on screen

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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R189 KKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R189 KKX, 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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R189 KKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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