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R432 CAW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,299 mi
Last recorded170,299 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 170,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft rear uj excessive play.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 170,263 miles

both inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

brakes squealing

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear above axle (difficult to inspect)

interior mirror missing

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

rear wiper split

rubber boots starting to deteriorate on o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link and n/s/f rear track rod end

slight cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

spare wheel missing

temp.fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2012 170,263 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

both inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

brakes squealing

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear above axle (difficult to inspect)

interior mirror missing

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

rear wiper split

rubber boots starting to deteriorate on o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link and n/s/f rear track rod end

slight cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

spare wheel missing

temp.fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 170,223 miles

near side front door skin and wing dented.

off side rear door skin and wheel arch dented.

parking brake travel slightly high.

slight sureface corrosion on rear section of front to rear brake pipe,n/s/r section of pipe.

various minor chips in windscreen,A and B zones.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 170,223 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side front door skin and wing dented.

off side rear door skin and wheel arch dented.

parking brake travel slightly high.

slight sureface corrosion on rear section of front to rear brake pipe,n/s/r section of pipe.

various minor chips in windscreen,A and B zones.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 164,786 miles

N/S & O/S Side step supports corroded & holed.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 164,782 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S Side step supports corroded & holed.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 159,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 158,674 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 152,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 144,848 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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R432 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R432 CAW, 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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R432 CAW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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