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R501 TKV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 147,945 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 147,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 144,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 139,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 139,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 133,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 133,401 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 131,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 131,231 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 762,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 128,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,813 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 117,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 178,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leaks ?

Fail 18 Nov 2009 109,109 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks ?

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,221 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 92,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,367 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 82,356 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 73,124 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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R501 TKV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R501 TKV, 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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R501 TKV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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