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R370 ARJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

174,798 mi
Last recorded174,798 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 ARJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 174,798 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both o/s n/s front inner wings by body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both o/s n/s lower rear sill ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both o/s n/s inner wheel arches by lower seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive both o/s n/s swivel housings leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 167,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 167,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush replace (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 159,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe mounting insecure (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s n/s rear cross member behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both o/s n/s sill ends by body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s side step corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 153,182 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,182 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 144,844 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both o/s n/s rear locking mechanisms covers missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 137,850 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2014 137,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

n/s side step damaged

o/s rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 129,211 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 124,470 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 13 Jul 2011 124,146 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,637 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 116,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake disc inner faces badley pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 108,848 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 108,848 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 100,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 91,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,112 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 84,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r seat belt cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2005 79,883 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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R370 ARJ 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 R370 ARJ, 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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R370 ARJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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