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R242 HKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,174 mi
Last recorded157,174 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 HKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,633 miles

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

Minor oil leak from nearside front ball hub

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

Oil leak

Rear nearside body mounting is corroded

Windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2015 155,633 miles

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

Minor oil leak from nearside front ball hub

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

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

Oil leak

Rear nearside body mounting is corroded

Windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,620 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

floor pans corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

floor pans corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,428 miles

Floor pans some corrosion

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak to steering box

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,342 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

floor pans some corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,342 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

floor pans some corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,367 miles

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

floor pans some corrosion

rear discs very corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

floor pans some corrosion

rear discs very corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,275 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 110,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,976 miles

rear floor pan some corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,976 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear floor pan some corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,197 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 83,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 75,010 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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R242 HKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R242 HKN, 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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R242 HKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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