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R476 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,990 mi
Last recorded117,990 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 117,990 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both front body mount prescribed areas corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 117,990 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both front body mount prescribed areas corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,584 miles

o/s centre floor corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded !!

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

front and rear floor body mounts starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 111,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front and rear floor body mounts starting to corrode

o/s centre floor corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded !!

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,360 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s a piller corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 79,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R476 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R476 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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R476 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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