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R502 RSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,036 mi
Last recorded157,036 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 RSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 157,036 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 157,004 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 153,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,701 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 143,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

left rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,754 miles

evidence of extensive underbody corrosion in many places

Fail 29 Oct 2010 131,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

evidence of extensive underbody corrosion in many places

oil cooler pipes leaking badly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,922 miles

anti rattle springs not fitted on front brake pads pads appear quite loose in callipers?

Fail 5 Nov 2008 108,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

anti rattle springs not fitted on front brake pads pads appear quite loose in callipers?

Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,661 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,661 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 90,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,823 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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R502 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R502 RSS, 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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R502 RSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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