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R321 CCA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,474 mi
Last recorded131,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 CCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,474 miles

"ALL FOUR" corners of the floor area are slightly corroded. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are slightly corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM TRANSFER GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers and door steps.

Under bonnet inspections limited because of covers.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,212 miles

"AL FOUR" corners of floor area are slightly corroded. (Not within 30 centimetres of any relevant area).

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers and door steps.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 5 May 2017 120,409 miles

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

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

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

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers and door steps.

Slight oil leak - From offside rear axle oil seal.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 5 May 2016 116,858 miles

Area around N/S/F body mounting is slightly corroded. (Mounting is still secure).

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

OIL LEAK.

Slight leak from automatic transmission cooling pipes.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AUTOMATIC GEARBOX COOLER PIPES.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2014 111,582 miles

near side front tyre perished due to age

off side front tyre perished due to age

Fail 21 May 2014 111,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

near side front tyre perished due to age

off side front tyre perished due to age

Pass 13 May 2013 109,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 leak

offside front body mounting has corrosion but not affecting its strength

Fail 10 May 2013 109,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 leak

offside front body mounting has corrosion but not affecting its strength

Pass 9 Feb 2009 107,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,007 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 103,002 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe's corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 99,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 25 Feb 2006 94,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R321 CCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R321 CCA, 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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R321 CCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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