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R442 EHP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,736 mi
Last recorded169,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 EHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 169,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body corrosion by mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 157,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides rear quarter panels at the bottom (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very scored no brake pad (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

centre rear view mirror missing

door check straps missing

rear prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 149,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad missing..caliper piston is on the disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both sides front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides rear quarter panels at the bottom (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very scored no brake pad (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

centre rear view mirror missing

door check straps missing

rear prop shaft rubber is deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 142,863 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

centre rear view mirror missing

o|s mirror glass slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 133,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

os mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2015 133,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

os mirror damaged

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 105,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,370 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,731 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 76,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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R442 EHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R442 EHP, 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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R442 EHP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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