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R371 DEU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Various rust underneath but nothing excessive

Fail 11 Jun 2021 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Various rust underneath but nothing excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2020 90,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,282 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

all floors and outter sills are excessively corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 61,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,116 miles

4th glow plug wire broken

cambox leaking badly

rear donut on prop splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,458 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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R371 DEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R371 DEU, 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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R371 DEU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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