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R527 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,097 mi
Last recorded139,097 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,411 miles

condition of rear brake disc s

slight wear in n/s/f hub joint & damp

Pass 10 May 2016 136,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 135,900 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,101 miles

corrosion both front inner wings

engine management light on

front number plate

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

handbrake travel

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

repairs to floors

steering box damp

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,194 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion both front top inner wings

handbrake travel

play in o/s/f wheel bearing borderline

steering box damp borderline

wear in all steering idlers

Pass 11 Jul 2011 123,695 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 123,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

advise?. near side and off front swivel housings are slibghtly pitted and oil seals require attention (slightley leaking)?.

advise?. near side and off side rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 117,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 117,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 109,474 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 109,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 107,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 107,802 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,623 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R527 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 R527 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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R527 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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