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R313 FVT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,377 mi
Last recorded108,377 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2023 108,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2021 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 108,283 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,649 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,985 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,763 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,260 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil pressure switch wiring faulty

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,445 miles

Noise from aux. belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering bar between steering box and nearside hub distorted

Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Noise from aux. belt

Steering bar between steering box and nearside hub distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,501 miles

off side rear lower side light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

non obligatory offside rear side light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2007 77,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

non obligatory offside rear side light not working

Pass 30 May 2006 75,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 75,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 73,876 miles

o/s inner tail light not working

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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R313 FVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R313 FVT, 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 R313 FVT registered?

R313 FVT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R313 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 FVT shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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