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R434 EMB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,061 mi
Last recorded207,061 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 207,061 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 200,190 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear bump stop missing

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 200,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both sides/sharp edges (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear x member above tank (2.4.A.3)

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

rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 192,578 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 182,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 160,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 143,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 129,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 115,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 115,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 105,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,166 miles

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

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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R434 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R434 EMB, 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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R434 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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