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R196 KRH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,103 mi
Last recorded160,103 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 KRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 160,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underseal applied to under body

Pass 4 Dec 2021 159,214 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper modified

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal applied to under body

Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,611 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 153,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 150,730 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 147,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle stuck in diff lock

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,716 miles

Vehicle muddy

Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,842 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 137,390 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 137,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 133,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 126,084 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 126,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,659 miles

engine oil leaks

rear propshaft coupling split

rear washer not working

Pass 2 Dec 2009 103,775 miles

Centre Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank security strap corrded to excess

Fail 2 Dec 2009 103,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank security strap corrded to excess

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,528 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 87,670 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate beggining to deteriorate

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 87,539 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate beggining to deteriorate

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 80,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 76,143 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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R196 KRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R196 KRH, 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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R196 KRH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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