MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
F/O/S swivel seal leaking
central door locking not opening at rear nearside door
oil leak from rear differential
slight leak evident from front offside shock absorber
slight play in front offside swivel hub bearings
slight play in rear offside anti roll bar drop link
various oil leaks apparant from engine area
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
central door locking not opening at rear nearside door
oil leak from rear differential
slight leak evident from front offside shock absorber
slight play in front offside swivel hub bearings
slight play in rear offside anti roll bar drop link
various oil leaks apparant from engine area
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 EOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R487 EOS, 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 R487 EOS registered?
R487 EOS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R487 EOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R487 EOS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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