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R219 ERE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,699 mi
Last recorded153,699 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 ERE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 153,699 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch front carrier frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced carrier frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under rear wheel arch, rear body marked out in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 152,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 152,087 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 150,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chassis corroded

near side and off side sills holed and corroded require weld repair or sill replacment.

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,343 miles

chassis corroded

near side and off side sills holed and corroded require weld repair or sill replacment.

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2014 46,170 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 May 2014 46,170 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2013 142,227 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)

both rear body mounts have slight corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 123,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all vehicle structure+underside of vehicle in general corroded full length

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 123,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all vehicle structure+underside of vehicle in general corroded full length

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 122,323 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 119,339 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 119,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 114,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 111,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 100,906 miles

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

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

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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R219 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R219 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 R219 ERE registered?

R219 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R219 ERE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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