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R503 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc inner face corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body mounts corroding

Rear brake pipe corroding on axle

Fail 12 Jul 2023 155,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc inner face corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body mounts corroding

Rear brake pipe corroding on axle

Pass 29 Jun 2022 142,456 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cuts aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,779 miles

front and rear discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,252 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 128,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 123,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 123,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 115,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 115,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 113,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,094 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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R503 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R503 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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What year was R503 VKE registered?

R503 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R503 VKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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