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R322 ATU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

122,222 mi
Last recorded122,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 ATU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 122,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number plate lamps dim

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 122,222 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Boot does not open

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner arch excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number plate lights dim

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

Pass 2 May 2015 120,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 120,802 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,794 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front & rearno plate water marked

rear o/s disc corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 117,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2014 117,355 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,257 miles

Oil leak

rear prop shaft rubber uj starting to split

Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,242 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear prop shaft rubber uj starting to split

Fail 5 Dec 2012 113,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

rear prop shaft rubber uj starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,912 miles

o/s and n/s/r coil springs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s/r coil springs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,890 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 106,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,449 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 102,654 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 95,197 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 95,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing and worn on inner edges

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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R322 ATU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 R322 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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R322 ATU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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