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R3 CLY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,500 mi
Last recorded212,500 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 212,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel slight play

slight play in steering arm drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 May 2018 202,111 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches under bonnet showing signs off corrosion

rear number plate backing pealing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2018 202,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches under bonnet showing signs off corrosion

rear number plate backing pealing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 189,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,858 miles

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

both front hub seals

Pass 28 Apr 2015 171,372 miles

Both front swivel joint seals weeping

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre cutting out inner edge

Under body heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2015 171,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front swivel joint seals weeping

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre cutting out inner edge

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2014 156,277 miles

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

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

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

both inner wheel archs showing signs of corrision under bonnet

both sides rear floor showing signs of corrosion and holed near to body amoint not effecting steering and brakeing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 156,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner wheel archs showing signs of corrision under bonnet

both sides rear floor showing signs of corrosion and holed near to body amoint not effecting steering and brakeing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,807 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 125,807 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 103,651 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside blade split at end

Fail 24 Jan 2008 103,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside blade split at end

Pass 30 Jan 2007 94,841 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft coupling cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,935 miles

Both front tyres scolloped

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight dampness around powersteering resevior

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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R3 CLY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R3 CLY, 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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What year was R3 CLY registered?

R3 CLY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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