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R441 EMB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,314 mi
Last recorded168,314 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 168,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s underside has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 156,440 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body has light corrosion all over

Fail 2 Dec 2016 156,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under body has light corrosion all over

Fail 12 Oct 2016 156,139 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion Inner sill corrosion,by body mount within 30cm (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On chassis by steering (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Around steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corrosion to chassis (centre) (6.1.A.1)

Corrosion to body work

Corrosion under car

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside door piller (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and offside inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside and offside swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear Damage to indicator lense

Rear bump stops missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 151,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 151,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 29 Sep 2014 146,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 140,418 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

battery insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2012 132,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2011 118,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,464 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2010 118,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 116,286 miles

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s rear wing insecure at bottom edge

n/s/f auxillary driving light missing

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

rear bump stops missing

tailgate bottom hinge broken

Fail 27 Jan 2010 116,286 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s rear wing insecure at bottom edge

n/s/f auxillary driving light missing

o/s/f fog lamp n/w

rear bump stops missing

tailgate bottom hinge broken

Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,090 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 108,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 95,613 miles

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 26 Oct 2006 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,409 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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R441 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R441 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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R441 EMB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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