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R530 VKE

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,001 mi
Last recorded168,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 VKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 168,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Lens damaged in bumper (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/r chassis as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Both front hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab mounting as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 177,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 168,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 163,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

underbody croded and welded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 156,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle in general corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2016 153,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

battery slightly loose in tray

Fail 8 Sep 2016 152,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

battery slightly loose in tray

Pass 15 Sep 2015 145,226 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 145,218 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2015 145,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower wing/door pillar corroded and holed

both rear inner tyre walls starting to split/perish

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

dash surround insecure

evidence of filler in o/s/r inner arch/inside door

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed in several places

o/s/f inner wing by battery corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

outer sills difficult to inspect due to covers

rear panel above rear bumper corroded and holed

slight lubricant leak from o/s/f swivel joint

slight misting of oil around front differential

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

slight movement in o/s/f steering joint near to steering box

Pass 2 May 2014 143,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 140,087 miles

both front inner wings starting to corrode under bonnet

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes not in all clips

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r cross member by body mounting starting to corrode

o/s/r outer sill by body mounting starting to corrode

o/s/r under wheel arch front starting to corrode

screw in o/s/r tyre tread also wearing unevenly

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight lubricant leak from o/s/f swivel seal

slight movement in o/s/f steering drag link

slight splits in n/s/f inner tyre wall

splits in both rear inner tyre walls

very slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2012 137,270 miles

n/s/f inner wing under bonnet starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/f inner tyre walls starting to split slightly

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode

rear propshaft coupling starting to split

slight lubricant leak from o/s/f steering swivel

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2011 134,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 131,726 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tailgate hinge broken

Fail 16 Jun 2010 131,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tailgate hinge broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 123,256 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 120,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak on offside front hub seal

Pass 23 Sep 2006 111,909 miles

o/s/f swivel housing seal starting to leak

rear brake pipes on rear axle starting to corode

rear exhaurst systerm coroded

slight mist on both front shockers

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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R530 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R530 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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R530 VKE is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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