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R258 EMX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,142 mi
Last recorded227,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 EMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 227,142 miles

Central Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 215,292 miles

Battery warning light on.

Slight under body corrosion.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 215,290 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery light on.

Excessive under body corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 201,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 197,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 187,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 176,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 165,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 154,599 miles

customer advised on corrosion on near side front inner wing

Pass 29 May 2010 147,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 144,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 144,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 141,740 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 135,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 126,598 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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R258 EMX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R258 EMX, 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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R258 EMX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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