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R261 LSC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,000 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 74,095 miles

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

surface corrosion on chassis and brake pipes

under floor,under body and under arches covered in underseal

Fail 10 May 2017 74,094 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion on chassis and brake pipes

under floor,under body and under arches covered in underseal

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mount area (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipe running along rear axle is corroding

front to rear brake pipe on underside is corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,850 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,264 miles

exhaust has slight corrossion

Fail 11 Apr 2012 71,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust has slight corrossion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,766 miles

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,900 miles

no rear extra seats fitted

number plates cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 68,144 miles

corrosion occuring both front chassis rail/ spring mount

front and rear numberplate sligthly deterorated

nearside rear mudflap bracket corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar link rod

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush

Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion occuring both front chassis rail/ spring mount

front and rear numberplate sligthly deterorated

nearside rear mudflap bracket corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar link rod

slight wear in nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 57,571 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LSC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R261 LSC, 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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R261 LSC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R261 LSC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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