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R448 EWW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 EWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 142,035 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,198 miles

Brake pedel anti slip missing

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,201 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 119,201 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Inner sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres sidewalls perished

Suspension bushes worn

Suspension corroded

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underbody corrosion

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,321 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside rear foglight lense damaged

rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,757 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,083 miles

Oil leak

advise some surface rust noted on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,437 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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R448 EWW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R448 EWW, 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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R448 EWW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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