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R435 RSW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,014 mi
Last recorded162,014 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 RSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 162,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 157,019 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX CORRODED AND HOLED ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING OIL

N/S AND O/S UNDERSILLS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS

STRUCTUR AT N/S REAR CORRODED AND HOLED ALMOST AT THE PRESCRIBED AREA FOR THE FOLD AWAY SEATBELT MOUNTING

STRUCTURE AT FIVE BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS

STRUCTURE BELOW SERVO MOUNTING(PRESCRIBED AREA)CORRODING NOT TO EXCESS AT THIS TIME

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 726,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX CORRODED AND HOLED ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S SWIVEL HUBS LEAKING OIL

N/S AND O/S UNDERSILLS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS

STRUCTUR AT N/S REAR CORRODED AND HOLED ALMOST AT THE PRESCRIBED AREA FOR THE FOLD AWAY SEATBELT MOUNTING

STRUCTURE AT FIVE BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED AND HOLED TO EXCESS

STRUCTURE BELOW SERVO MOUNTING(PRESCRIBED AREA)CORRODING NOT TO EXCESS AT THIS TIME

Pass 2 Dec 2010 149,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 141,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 141,638 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 134,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 134,392 miles

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

Nearside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 127,691 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 127,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 119,347 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2005 111,578 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 111,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion showing at o/s/r and n/s/r lower wheel arches also at both running rail mounts

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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R435 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R435 RSW, 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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R435 RSW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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