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R396 ACC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,663 mi
Last recorded155,663 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 ACC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 154,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 150,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 144,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

sill cover fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 144,485 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

sill cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 136,709 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 130,005 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper - both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front axle swivels leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2016 130,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper - both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front axle swivels leaking

Pass 14 May 2015 123,912 miles

Oil leak

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 1 May 2015 123,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 May 2014 118,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 115,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 114,919 miles

Battery inscure

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 107,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 102,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 94,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 83,092 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion on both front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 83,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 82,938 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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R396 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R396 ACC, 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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R396 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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