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R311 ATU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,163 mi
Last recorded123,163 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 ATU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,163 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 121,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,090 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,974 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear PROPSHAFT RUBBER STARTING TOO SPLIT

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,301 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,181 miles

Oil leak

n/s washer poor

o/s rear bumper light

water in o/s headlight

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,943 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in o/s headlight

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in o/s head lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,792 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn

o/s step rotted

wheel arch rotted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,948 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,946 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 56,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,132 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There are oil leaks from the rear axle oilseal, the front end of the rear propshaft and the engine.

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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R311 ATU 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 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R311 ATU, 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 R311 ATU registered?

R311 ATU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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