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R510 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,016 mi
Last recorded157,016 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 157,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011

brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front and rear suspension parts heavily corroded

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills very heavily corroded

offside front corner bumper missing

play in offside front wheel bearing very near excessive

rear boot floor heavily corroded

rear springs very heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front and rear wheel arches very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner and outer sills very heavily corroded

offside front corner bumper missing

play in offside front wheel bearing very near excessive

rear boot floor heavily corroded

rear springs very heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 143,826 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat. Cannot check O/S/R seat belt and centre belt.

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fog Lamps Inoperable

N/S/R Bump Stop Missing

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

O/S/R Seatbelt Clasp Casing Missing

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

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

Oil Leak On Front Diff

Oil Leak On Rear Diff

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stabiliser Bushes Perished Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Fail 24 Aug 2010 143,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fog Lamps Inoperable

N/S/R Bump Stop Missing

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

O/S/R Seatbelt Clasp Casing Missing

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

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

Oil Leak On Front Diff

Oil Leak On Rear Diff

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stabiliser Bushes Perished Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,858 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 132,569 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 121,740 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 121,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 111,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,605 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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R510 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R510 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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R510 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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