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R205 PEL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 PEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,970 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramic loose in box

front offside + nearside under bonnet flitch panels corroded / holed

offside +nearside underfloor outer sills /underfloor inner sills corroded /holed

rear underboot areas corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,042 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramic loose in exhaust box

centre offside + nearside underfloor outer inner sill areas corroded + holed

front nearside tyre perished / worn

front under bonnet flitch panels corroded / holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear underboot area corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing box section holed (2.4.A.3)

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramic loose in exhaust box

centre offside + nearside underfloor outer inner sill areas corroded + holed

front nearside tyre perished / worn

front nearside underwing area corroded /holed

front under bonnet flitch panels corroded / holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear underboot area corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,261 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramic loose in box

front nearside tyre perished / worn

front offside + nearside under bonnet flitch panels corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside shock absorber lower bush worn

rear offside underwing upper section corroded

rear underboot floorpan corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Sep 2016 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber upper mounting cone holed (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramic loose in box

front nearside tyre perished / worn

front offside + nearside under bonnet flitch panels corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside shock absorber lower bush worn

rear offside underwing upper section corroded

rear underboot floorpan corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,914 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

catalyst ceramics in box loose

front nearside tyre edge worn/ perished

front offside+nearside under bonnet flitch panels corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear offside lower shock absorber bushes worn

rear underboot floor areas corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,453 miles

both front under bonnet flitch panels corroded

both rear rebound blocks missing

brake master cylinder level slightly low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear under boot floor pans corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,061 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

front underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear underboot areas slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,955 miles

front underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

rear underboot floor pans corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 29,884 miles

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

front underbonnet flitch panel corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

rear underboot floor pans corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,351 miles

f/o/s+f/n/s underbonnet flitch panels corroded

r/o/s rebound block missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,915 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,908 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,328 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 11,082 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 8,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 4,258 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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R205 PEL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol 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 R205 PEL, 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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What year was R205 PEL registered?

R205 PEL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R205 PEL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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