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R516 LUG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,781 mi
Last recorded167,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 LUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 167,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly covered in mud and grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s head light glass has some damage

o/s head light glass has some damage

Fail 28 Jul 2023 167,776 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly covered in mud and grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s head light glass has some damage

o/s head light glass has some damage

Pass 27 Jul 2022 169,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 164,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 153,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 144,314 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 144,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 137,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 133,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 133,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 129,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 114,958 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 107,610 miles

corrosion to bbot floor o/s & n/s

Fail 21 Mar 2013 107,540 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to bbot floor o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,036 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,534 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 56,306 miles

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

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

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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R516 LUG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R516 LUG, 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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R516 LUG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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