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R470 CBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,610 mi
Last recorded145,610 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 CBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 145,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,716 miles

no waning lights on dash time test

Fail 30 Jul 2019 130,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fuse (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working fuse (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no waning lights on dash time test

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,004 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 112,702 miles

Exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Sill corroded but not deemed to be effecting the strength of a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,702 miles

Exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Sill corroded but not deemed to be effecting the strength of a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,574 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,748 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 seats and seat belts not tested

Fail 18 Nov 2011 73,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 30 Oct 2007 73,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 70,506 miles

oil leak under car and around steering box

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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R470 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R470 CBA, 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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R470 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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