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R331 ABT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 ABT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,724 miles

front diff. oil wet

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,578 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,502 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,597 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 23 Feb 2012 73,597 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres has cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,696 miles

front brake inbalance 24%

Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,750 miles

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

slight play in steering box drop arm balljoint

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,212 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 55,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R331 ABT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R331 ABT, 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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R331 ABT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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