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R302 LSF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 LSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2013 135,830 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

front nearside fog out

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

tailgate only will open by key

front lower inner wing starting to corrode

front swivels excessively leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 130,745 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,525 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 128,521 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear lower tail lamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 126,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 122,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 122,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 119,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 107,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 107,691 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R302 LSF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R302 LSF, 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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R302 LSF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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