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R482 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,979 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower some surface rust in places advise to wax oil

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,859 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower the vehicles underbody has surface rust in places has had some welding in many places and has been done to a fairly good standard , advise wax oil to prevent worsening

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,656 miles

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

Lower minor surface rust in places under vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer arm bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,582 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2018 121,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 121,129 miles

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

slight oil leak o/s/f swivel joint

Fail 3 Oct 2014 121,129 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,129 miles

(both) front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front foglights inop

rear washer inop

Fail 30 Aug 2012 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

(both) front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both side skirts deteriated and corroded

front foglights inop

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,549 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,617 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 113,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion n/s outer sill

slight leak st/box, slight leak o/s front hub

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 102,393 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 99,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 94,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 85,997 miles

both rear tyres worn

slight oil leak from power steering box

some travel hand brake

Fail 21 Sep 2005 85,997 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn

slight leak from 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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R482 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R482 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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R482 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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