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R474 EHO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,255 mi
Last recorded168,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 EHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 168,255 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 168,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear sill sections corroded badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wheel arches corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,336 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 159,336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced adjacent to main chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced adjacent to main chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis mont corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 152,724 miles

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

offside front inner wing has corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2020 152,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both sides front inner wings have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to both sides rear main chassis (not excessive)

Fail 11 Mar 2019 147,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear …. full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering component insecure steering damper end fixings loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner wings corroded to holes in non structural areas

Front both road-springs corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,429 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 134,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,079 miles

Centre Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,950 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,501 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 111,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and front axle oil leak,

nearside door mirror glass held on with tape/

nearside front inner wing coroded,

Fail 7 Mar 2014 111,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing by body mount

Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

battery insecure

nearside front swivel hub oil seal is leaking grease

rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,363 miles

Offside wing mirror glass missing

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,454 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

petrol cap is not original

power steering hose has a slight oil leak

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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R474 EHO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R474 EHO, 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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R474 EHO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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