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R288 FPT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,780 mi
Last recorded184,780 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 FPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 184,780 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front inner wing under battery tray corroded

Offside Front panel behind headlamp corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 181,387 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside battery tray/inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 181,359 miles

Offside front body mounting corroded

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 181,348 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front body mounting corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

battery tray corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 180,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 180,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 175,754 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front tyre wall

wear to front and rear brake discs

wear to nearside front wiper blade

wear to rear tailgate lower hinge

nearside front axle hub seal leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2012 175,750 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front tyre wall

wear to front and rear brake discs

wear to nearside front wiper blade

wear to rear tailgate lower hinge

nearside front axle hub seal leaking

Pass 27 May 2011 166,290 miles

both step sill support under panels corroded and holed but do not appear to be within prescribed areas of chassis,seat belts etc at this time.

Fail 13 May 2011 166,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2009 155,896 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 155,809 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 145,680 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 145,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

all failed faults were pointed out to technician on friday 6/6 and vehicle was taken away for work to be completed

both front and rear brakes wearing thin

heavy oil leaks

grease and oil present around o/s/f disc, seals on both swivel joints are leaking and seals have not been replaced

Fail 27 May 2008 145,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leaks from engine/gearbox

n/s/f headlamp has object inside

Pass 20 Dec 2006 132,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 132,305 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 123,035 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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R288 FPT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R288 FPT, 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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R288 FPT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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