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R348 LVE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 LVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose cill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 131,325 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose cill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,330 miles

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2015 85,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise slight play from o/s/f ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,122 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2014 81,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,241 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,529 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,719 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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R348 LVE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R348 LVE, 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 R348 LVE registered?

R348 LVE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R348 LVE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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