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R429 ADU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,372 mi
Last recorded156,372 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 ADU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 156,372 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 16 May 2016 156,147 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sill and mount (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users outer sill complete including both body mounts (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking stalk (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak from o/s tractor joint

very bad oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 150,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2015 150,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 143,584 miles

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

Oil leak

extensive corrosion to vehicle

leak from front axle

o/s/f swivel hub seal leaking

rear exhaust sytem deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2014 143,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front diff leaking

offside kingpin leaking

vehicle is very badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,479 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 136,479 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 133,600 miles

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

nearside front sill/floor support corroded

nearside raer wheel bearing has slight play.

nearside rear supension bump stop missing

offside front swivel housing slight leak

Fail 4 May 2012 133,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

nearside front sill/floor support corroded

nearside raer wheel bearing has slight play.

nearside rear supension bump stop missing

offside front swivel housing slight leak

Pass 4 May 2011 128,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 128,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 128,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 122,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 122,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 116,917 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 116,917 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 110,751 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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R429 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R429 ADU, 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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R429 ADU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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