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R397 TKV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,755 mi
Last recorded188,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 188,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 186,571 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 181,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 181,630 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 175,755 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 175,720 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 169,659 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 161,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 153,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 146,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower rear lamps covered

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear propshaft rear rubber joint perished

repairs to o/s sill covered in under seal

slight leak from power steering hoses

small amount of play in nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 137,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear propshaft rear rubber joint perished

slight leak from power steering hoses

small amount of play in nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 121,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,811 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheelbearings

Fail 2 Aug 2008 109,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front play in front wheelbearings

power steering pump hose has a small seap

slight play in front propshaft front universal joint

Pass 2 Aug 2008 109,916 miles

front play in front wheelbearings

power steering pump hose has a small seap

slight play in front propshaft front universal joint

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 96,809 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 66,365 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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R397 TKV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R397 TKV, 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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R397 TKV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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