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R467 VOF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 VOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,142 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing has slight damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

o/s chassis has slight damage

rear floor showing signs of corrosion

under body has been heavily under sealed

vehicle has various deliberate modifications

windscreen has a crack in n/s not in drivers view

Pass 3 Nov 2015 143,438 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f brake back plates are missing

rear chassis has been deliberately modified not effecting steering or braking

various deliberate modification have been carried out but not effecting steering and braking

Fail 3 Nov 2015 143,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear and o/s/f brake back plates are missing

rear chassis has been deliberately modified not effecting steering or braking

various deliberate modification have been carried out but not effecting steering and braking

Pass 9 Aug 2014 142,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 141,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 140,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 137,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 128,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 102,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 101,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror glass has poor vision

Pass 15 Jul 2006 74,280 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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R467 VOF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R467 VOF, 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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R467 VOF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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