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R208 ERE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,956 mi
Last recorded123,956 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 ERE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 123,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,586 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure O/S centre (at drivers feet) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure O/S centre rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Other passenger door hinge insecure O/S floor (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 120,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f swivel jouint seal slight leak

rear exghaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,672 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2012 117,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

both engine bolts loose

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 109,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2007 103,526 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2007 103,516 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2006 96,082 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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R208 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R208 ERE, 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 R208 ERE registered?

R208 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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