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R418 CCV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,927 mi
Last recorded162,927 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 CCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 162,927 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 162,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 161,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 161,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 160,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 158,497 miles

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

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

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

nearside front forward lower doorstep & sill very heavily corroded but not loadbearing, structual or excessive

nearside rear rearward lower doorstep & sill & inner wheelarch very heavily corroded but not loadbearing, structual or excessive

offside front forward lower doorstep & sill very heavily corroded but not loadbearing, structual or excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2012 155,483 miles

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

front propshaft missing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 146,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 139,277 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s number plate lens insecure

o/s/f trye cracking through the tread

Fail 25 Sep 2010 139,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s number plate lens insecure

o/s/f trye cracking through the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2009 125,974 miles

passanger wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2008 115,005 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 109,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 109,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 100,295 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 100,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R418 CCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R418 CCV, 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 R418 CCV registered?

R418 CCV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R418 CCV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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