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R440 CDC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,526 mi
Last recorded93,526 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 CDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,208 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,830 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,160 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,377 miles

hub seals weeping

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,713 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Aug 2010 46,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,546 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,022 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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R440 CDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R440 CDC, 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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R440 CDC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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