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R428 HAV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 HAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 141,537 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch brake modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all front suspension rubbers/bushes perished/crackin

all rear suspension bushes,rubbers perished/cracking

chassis and body corroded

fuel filler hose perished/cracking

n/s/f headlamp slightly loose

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

power steering pipes weeping oil

slight play n/s/r wheel/hub

Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,098 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area near chassis support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads seam to be wearing around brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2019 138,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area near chassis support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

font brake pads appear to be wearing around edge of brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2019 138,053 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect operates on main beam when should be dipped (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area near chassis support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

font brake pads appear to be wearing around edge of brake discs

Nearside track rod end lock nut loose

Pass 13 Oct 2018 127,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,979 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,623 miles

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

all four tyres old & cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,001 miles

both front tyres cracking and n/s/r

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,674 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,541 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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R428 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R428 HAV, 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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R428 HAV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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