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R221 KRW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 170,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust somr corrosoin

nearside sill some corrosoin

offside sill some corrosoin

underside some corrosoin

Fail 25 Nov 2013 170,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust somr corrosoin

nearside sill some corrosoin

offside sill some corrosoin

underside some corrosoin

Pass 2 Nov 2012 163,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 163,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 154,142 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2010 143,949 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 143,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,521 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 135,488 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 128,213 miles

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

brake disces some corrosoin

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 121,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 106,664 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 106,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 102,216 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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R221 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R221 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 R221 KRW registered?

R221 KRW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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