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R260 ERE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

203,735 mi
Last recorded203,735 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 ERE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 203,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 203,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 200,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 200,162 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 188,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 188,748 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 181,988 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 181,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 168,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 168,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 160,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 160,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 152,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 152,837 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 139,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 139,985 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 107,575 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 101,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 101,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,101 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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R260 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R260 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 R260 ERE registered?

R260 ERE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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