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R36 KAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,335 mi
Last recorded147,335 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 KAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front indicator side repeater only 50% working

advise offside front indicator side repeater lens missing

advise play in both front wheel bearings

advise side steps corroded

advise under vehicle corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2015 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

advise nearside front indicator side repeater only 50% working

advise offside front indicator side repeater lens missing

advise play in both front wheel bearings

advise side steps corroded

advise under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 130,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,165 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 123,165 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bump stops missing

o/s/r brake pad is only making contact with half of the disc

o/s/r lower valance corroded and insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 99,921 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,354 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 90,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R36 KAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R36 KAB, 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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R36 KAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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