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R213 KRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,572 mi
Last recorded166,572 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 166,572 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 166,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 157,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 144,484 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

ns number plate light working but dim

nsr seatbelt buckle cover broken

slight leak osr axle oil seal

Fail 10 Aug 2013 144,484 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

ns number plate light working but dim

nsr seatbelt buckle cover broken

slight leak osr axle oil seal

Pass 19 Jul 2012 142,679 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s headlamp damp

o/s instep corroded

o/s/f hub leaking

o/s/r hub damp

rear underside corroded

screen chipped

wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 142,671 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r hub damp

rear underside corroded

screen chipped

wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s headlamp damp

o/s instep corroded

o/s/f hub leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2012 142,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroded

chip in screen

engine and rear diff damp with oil

front number plate damaged

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn

nearside front wing mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front headlight has water in it

offside front shock damp with fluid

offside front suspension and steering arms oil soaked

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear step sill corroded

rear brake pads appear low

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

underside of car corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 135,095 miles

offside headlight pattern poor

slight leak steering box area

Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,537 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s sill has corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,483 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 112,444 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate

o/s front tyre worn edges

o/s rear mud flap holder corred

rear prop rubber coupling

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,788 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,621 miles

slight oil leak from front of engine area.

slight play in front drop arm ball joint.

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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R213 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R213 KRW, 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 R213 KRW registered?

R213 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R213 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 KRW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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