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R508 UDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,872 mi
Last recorded199,872 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 UDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 199,872 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (ball joint behind front axle) marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front steering arm ( front of axle) ball joint , marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above fuel tank , marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (steering arm in front of axle) ball joint worn , marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above fuel tank, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis rail, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective and full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2022 195,001 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm both ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar links slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 192,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering arm ball joints wearing

n/s/r top shock bush wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 189,805 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play in both ball joints (chalked ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear pads getting low 3mm

slight wear to n/s/r top shock bush

Pass 21 Nov 2019 188,506 miles

both rear top shock bushes perishing

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2019 188,505 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested n/s/f brake pipe burst , leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rod , o/s/f ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by rear wiper arm (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear top shock bushes perishing

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2018 187,607 miles

o/s/r lower shock bushes starting to deterioate

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 177,758 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear seat belt lower casings damaged but still functioning

Pass 12 Dec 2014 167,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 167,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,091 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 158,649 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2010 157,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 149,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 149,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 133,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 133,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 123,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 122,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 121,585 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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R508 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R508 UDD, 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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R508 UDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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