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R495 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

203,162 mi
Last recorded203,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 203,162 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS IS HEAVILLY UNDERCOATED WITH WAX OIL

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODE BUT NOT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 199,373 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 199,373 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 192,710 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 192,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 190,061 miles

Front both front steering sheer balls are slightly corroded and weeping oil

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

The indicator switch does not self cancel

There is slight corrosion in the o/s inner wing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers side mirror glass held in with tape

unable to test rear seat belts as seats folded and full of tools

Fail 23 Jul 2015 18,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/f ,o/s/f and o/s/rear plastic trim sticking out causing sharpe edge forward facing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Towbar retaining device insecure bolt worn and loose (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system fouling wiring under the bonnet is fouling the steering shaft went rotated (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both side rear brake pads fouling the inner part of the disc causing restricted movement of the pad (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front both front steering sheer balls are slightly corroded and weeping oil

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

The indicator switch does not self cancel

There is slight corrosion in the o/s inner wing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers side mirror glass held in with tape

unable to test rear seat belts as seats folded and full of tools

Pass 25 Jul 2014 172,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 172,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 155,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside headlight glass cracked

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2013 154,531 miles

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Unable to open tailgate to inspect floor area.etc

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear inner position light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 136,344 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 136,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,800 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

The clutch pedal rubber is worn smooth

The o/s rear axle bump stop is missing

There is a nail in the n/s rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 119,480 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

The clutch pedal rubber is worn smooth

The o/s rear axle bump stop is missing

There is a nail in the n/s rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,337 miles

front brake pads worn.

rear body mounting area corroded.

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,677 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 97,640 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,158 miles

Front Tyres wearing.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,158 miles

Front Tyres wearing.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 82,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,928 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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R495 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R495 VKE, 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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R495 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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