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R366 FOS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,830 mi
Last recorded172,830 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 FOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 172,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 172,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 160,594 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

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

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

unable to gain acsses to rear seat belts

Pass 10 Aug 2015 146,469 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has crack's on side wall

nearside rear door arch / inner door arch corroded

oil leak and sump deteriorated bad

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,484 miles

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

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

nearside front & offside front have cuts/splits on outer side walls

Pass 17 Aug 2013 117,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 117,863 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,572 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,631 miles

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

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

rear brake pad`s wearing thin

rear disc`s pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 99,462 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

rear disc's scored & pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 83,635 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 15 Aug 2009 83,635 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer sill holed

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 64,812 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R366 FOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R366 FOS, 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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R366 FOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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