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R488 CBA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,538 mi
Last recorded163,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 CBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 163,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 18 Dec 2023 162,846 miles

Body structure (inner/outer sills & wheel arches) corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,907 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, underbody repairs covered in underseal

wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 161,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 161,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2020 161,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 161,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 159,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 154,587 miles

Vehicle structure/ Body/ Brake pipes/ Steering & Suspension components & mountings heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2013 152,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 152,975 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 145,134 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 145,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,734 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,222 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 114,586 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,006 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 105,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 84,480 miles

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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R488 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R488 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 R488 CBA registered?

R488 CBA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R488 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 CBA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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