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R261 LAF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,183 mi
Last recorded171,183 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 171,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 154,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 143,856 miles

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2013 137,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 128,784 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r outter sills rusty and weak

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f swivel hub slight oil leak

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f slight bind

steering box damp

Fail 20 Oct 2011 122,469 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)

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f slight bind

steering box damp

Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs rusty

carried out in wet conditions

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,964 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside washer jet partially blocked

only one horn working

rear diff pan very rusty & leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,913 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front hub seals starting to leak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 106,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front hub seals starting to leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 100,962 miles

Both front radius arms showing signs of wear in bushes and fixings.

Both rear inner arches have been repaired close the rear seat belt lower fixing points.

Front pads approx 80% worn on offside

Off side front swivel pitted and weaping

Fail 29 Nov 2007 100,962 miles

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

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

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

Both front radius arms showing signs of wear in bushes and fixings.

Both rear inner arches have been repaired close the rear seat belt lower fixing points.

Front pads approx 80% worn on offside

Off side front swivel pitted and weaping

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 89,868 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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R261 LAF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R261 LAF, 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 R261 LAF registered?

R261 LAF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R261 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 LAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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