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R373 MFX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,310 mi
Last recorded150,310 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 MFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,310 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,310 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 133,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 122,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front body mounts corroded

nearside front bumper end cap missing

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside headlamp has a poor image

Fail 20 Jan 2014 122,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/r spring cup corroded

o/s/r seatbelt anchor shroud missing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r outer valence and boot floor corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 120,256 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r outer valence and boot floor corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,020 miles

n/s/r shocker upper bush worn

o/s/r seat belt anchor damaged but working

Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r shocker upper bush worn

o/s/r seat belt anchor damaged but working

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,386 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 103,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,134 miles

o/s/r seatbelt stalk has outer plastic casing missing

slight movement o/s and n/s/r shock absorber mounting bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,134 miles

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

o/s/r seatbelt stalk has outer plastic casing missing

slight movement o/s and n/s/r shock absorber mounting bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,151 miles

o/s/r seat belt clasp outer plastic casing missing

slight play in o/s and n/s/r shocker top mounting bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r seat belt clasp outer plastic casing missing

slight play in o/s and n/s/r shocker top mounting bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2007 77,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake fluid level on half

engine oil leak

slight gear box oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,769 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake fluid level on half

engine oil leak

slight gear box oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,464 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 68,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 68,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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R373 MFX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R373 MFX, 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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R373 MFX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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