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R358 PHG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 PHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 79,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

all brake discs have surface corrosion

rear panel has corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,678 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,628 miles

both front hubs leaking

nearside mirror damaged

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,760 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,028 miles

N/S steering swivel seal leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,028 miles

N/S steering swivel seal leaking

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,026 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 37,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 24,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 24,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 9,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 9,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 4,332 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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R358 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R358 PHG, 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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R358 PHG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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