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R514 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,783 mi
Last recorded204,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 204,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

advise both side steps corroded

advise offside front hub seal leaking

advise vehicle underside has some corrosion present throughout but not excessive at this time

Fail 23 May 2012 196,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 196,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 184,460 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 183,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 175,603 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 175,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 165,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 165,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 155,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 146,838 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,159 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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R514 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R514 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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R514 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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