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R508 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 136,012 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 136,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 130,285 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,281 miles

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

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

slight dirty on under carrige and under trays fitted unable to access

Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,819 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,453 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,069 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,069 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,721 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VDB, 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 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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