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R420 KUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,529 mi
Last recorded122,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 122,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f hub

very heavy rust & repairs rear x member

very heavy rust & repairs to all underbody areas

very heavy rust in bulkhead & innerwings

Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f hub

very heavy rust & repairs rear x member

very heavy rust & repairs to all underbody areas

very heavy rust in bulkhead & innerwings

Pass 28 May 2010 112,074 miles

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

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

heavy rust both fr innerwings & rear inner wheel archers

rust on fr brake pipes

very heavy rust & repairs to all outer & under sills,rear x member & chassis

very heavy rust on all 4 brake discs

Fail 20 May 2010 112,031 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust both fr innerwings & rear inner wheel archers

rust on fr brake pipes

very heavy rust & repairs to all outer & under sills,rear x member & chassis

very heavy rust on all 4 brake discs

Pass 1 May 2009 103,108 miles

rust on brake discs from standing

slight play in all wheelbearings

very heavy welding repairs to body and chassis area

Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rust on brake discs from standing

slight play in all wheelbearings

very heavy welding repairs to body and chassis area

Pass 2 Jan 2008 98,148 miles

condition of rear prop shaft rubber yolk

dampness on power stearing pipes

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn off on edges

offside front tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

very heavy rust on nearside front brake pipe

very heavy rusting to bulk head area and rear underwings

very heavy rusting to underbody area and all body to chassis mount pionts

Fail 18 Dec 2007 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

condition of rear prop shaft rubber yolk

dampness on power stearing pipes

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn off on edges

offside front tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

very heavy rust on nearside front brake pipe

very heavy rusting to bulk head area and rear underwings

very heavy rusting to underbody area and all body to chassis mount pionts

Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,859 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 90,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R420 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R420 KUB, 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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R420 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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