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R266 DBP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 153,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,460 miles

slight corrosion near body mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,884 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,108 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,719 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,652 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

all suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition

brake fluid level low

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

floor corroded

front roadsprings corroded

front spring turrets corroded

nearside rear and both front tyre valve stems close to excessively deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area corroded at wheel arch

offside rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area close to excessively corroded at wheel arch

rear axle 'A' frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

rear floor to body mountings corroded

sills corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorages

slight play in upper steering column universal joint

Pass 31 May 2013 96,692 miles

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

corrosion to both rear doorshuts

corrosion to offside inner wing

steering box damp, close to excessive

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,716 miles

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner door shuts

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 93,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner door shuts

damage to both front tyre sidewalls

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 87,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,280 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 72,167 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

steering box feels rough and is noisy

Fail 21 May 2007 71,949 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

steering box feels rough and is noisy

Pass 18 May 2006 59,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R266 DBP 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 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R266 DBP, 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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R266 DBP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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