MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R208 ERE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 ERE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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