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R334 BLK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 BLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 162,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to the under side

front wiper are in a poor condition

Fail 31 May 2022 162,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to the under side

front wiper are in a poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2021 159,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,502 miles

all tyres starting to perish

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 151,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 133,099 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 132,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor/cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 126,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,875 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 126,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

VARIOUS POINTS OF CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 126,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 124,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 124,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 153,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 137,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 116,470 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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R334 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R334 BLK, 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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R334 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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