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R415 LJW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 150,312 miles

battery support badly corroded.

spare tyre damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2016 150,302 miles

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

spare tyre damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2015 141,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,313 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 135,168 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight corrosion starting on near side rear body mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,401 miles

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

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

oil seeping from both front tractor joints

small crack on off side front wind screen

Fail 3 Jan 2013 131,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil seeping from both front tractor joints

small crack on off side front wind screen

Pass 19 Nov 2011 126,564 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 126,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

both front tractor joints leaking oil

corrosion starting on both front brake pipes to calipers

Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,267 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 122,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion starting on inner sill areas and rear most outer floor region

Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,325 miles

corrosion starting on both rear inner door shuts and at the ends of both inner sills near chassis mounts

surface rust on parts of rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,346 miles

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

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

light corrosion starting in nearside rear inner sill and offside front inner sill near outriggers

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,133 miles

outer sill mountings to chassis lightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 92,723 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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R415 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R415 LJW, 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 R415 LJW registered?

R415 LJW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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