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R486 CBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,554 mi
Last recorded156,554 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 CBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 156,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,512 miles

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

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

os rear tyres perissed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 150,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,362 miles

rear hub seal o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2013 144,211 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure

rear hub seal o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 131,749 miles

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

boot floor seams starting to corrode

both inner wings slight corrosion

both sills slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 131,738 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

both sills slight corrosion

boot floor seams starting to corrode

both inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2010 120,320 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Mar 2010 120,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 101,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R486 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R486 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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What year was R486 CBA registered?

R486 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R486 CBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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