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R355 SKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,272 mi
Last recorded202,272 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 202,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 190,130 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 190,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 177,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 177,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 171,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 171,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 166,231 miles

Advise both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished.

Advise rear boot floor starting to corrode.

Advise rear exaust box corrded.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 166,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advise both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Advise nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished.

Advise rear boot floor starting to corrode.

Advise rear exaust box corrded.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 165,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.

part sill covers fitted.

slight movement in steering column.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 165,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside outer sills corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.

part of rear tail pipe missing.

part sill covers fitted.

slight movement in steering column.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 162,378 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight leak

oil leak

rear floors corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 162,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded and slight blow.

nearside rear and offside rear floor corroding.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 158,942 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 157,671 miles

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

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

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

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

cooling fan missing

engine oil leak

n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing

o/s/f inner wing panel corrosion (not holed)

o/s/f swivel housing slightly damp with oil

rear discs scored and pitted (not seriously weakened)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 157,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

cooling fan missing

engine oil leak

n/s/r seat belt slight fluffing

o/s/f inner wing panel corrosion (not holed)

o/s/f swivel housing slightly damp with oil

rear discs scored and pitted (not seriously weakened)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 154,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 150,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 140,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 140,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

o/s rear bump stop missing n/s rear bump stop insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2006 133,145 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 133,145 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R355 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R355 SKX, 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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R355 SKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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