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R311 FTU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,237 mi
Last recorded156,237 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 FTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 156,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 154,101 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 154,101 miles

Emissions not tested Sudden engine coolant loss (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short fog lamp (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,246 miles

oil leak

osf inner arch corroded

osr tyre worn

rear seatbelt mounts corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 141,943 miles

no plate lights dim

steering box damp

Fail 12 Aug 2014 141,942 miles

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

no plate lights dim

steering box damp

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all corner bumper caps missing

rear floor corroded o/s

Fail 12 Aug 2013 139,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

all corner bumper caps missing

rear floor corroded o/s

Pass 9 Aug 2012 132,395 miles

centre stop lamp incomplete

Fail 6 Aug 2012 132,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

centre stop lamp incomplete

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 127,946 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,839 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 121,836 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,952 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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R311 FTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R311 FTU, 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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R311 FTU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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