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R517 LUG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,169 mi
Last recorded176,169 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 LUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 176,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis covered in mud so obscuring view of certain elements of the vehicles structure

Fail 6 Nov 2017 176,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x3 places and vehicles rear floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis covered in mud so obscuring view of certain elements of the vehicles structure

Pass 25 Jul 2016 169,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 169,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 165,268 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 165,208 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 158,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 158,662 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 149,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 137,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,340 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 126,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,474 miles

offside front swivel seal leaking slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,441 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 88,004 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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R517 LUG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R517 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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R517 LUG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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