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R350 ATU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,594 mi
Last recorded178,594 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 ATU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 178,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 173,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 170,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 167,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 163,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 160,100 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tractor /sphere seals leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 152,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 152,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 146,937 miles

n/s front steering swivel joint leaking slighty. n/s track rod end has slight freeplay. rear exhaust exit pipe missing.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 146,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front steering swivel joint leaking slighty. n/s track rod end has slight freeplay. rear exhaust exit pipe missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 139,275 miles

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

Nearside and offside front wheel arch area has corrossion but not within a prescribed area

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

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2011 139,274 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Nearside and offside front wheel arch area has corrossion but not within a prescribed area

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2010 132,621 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arch has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

Offside front wheel arch has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 132,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

Offside front wheel arch has corrosion but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 123,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 123,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,352 miles

Nearside front wheel arch is corroded by jack storage point (non-structual)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 105,813 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear door shut has corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 90,732 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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R350 ATU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R350 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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R350 ATU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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