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R377 FFE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 FFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,748 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 4 out of 10 body mounts excess corroded ok at test (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 135,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing[Servo] (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 4 out of 10 body mounts excess corroded ok at test (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,111 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both body mounts at 50% strength (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower sill corroded

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body to chassis mounts at 50% on both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2019 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both body mounts at 50% strength (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/s (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body to chassis mounts at 50% on both sides

Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,202 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,238 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1n)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,393 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,707 miles

Centre Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

trailler socket damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,872 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 87,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 84,485 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,407 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R377 FFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R377 FFE, 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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R377 FFE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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