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R464 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,768 mi
Last recorded169,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 169,768 miles

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

Oil leak

evidence of fuel seapage

evidence of pas fliud leak

n/s side step support corroded

rear prop shat rear coupling splitting

Fail 16 Jul 2014 169,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

evidence of fuel seapage

evidence of pas fliud leak

n/s side step support corroded

rear prop shat rear coupling splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2013 165,196 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 165,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 161,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres tyre worn on outer edges

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 156,648 miles

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

Oil leak

front axle seals leaking

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 156,647 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

front axle seals leaking

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 149,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 139,478 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 139,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 131,850 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 131,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 121,226 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front seal on transfer box leaking

oil cooler pipes leaking

oil leaking from vacuum pump

prop brake oil seal leaking

rear prop donut splitting

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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R464 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 R464 VDB, 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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R464 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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