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R53 KUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,634 mi
Last recorded170,634 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 KUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 170,634 miles

N/S/F Bump stop missing

N/S/R Bump stop missing

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Bump stop missing

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 170,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

N/S/F Bump stop missing

N/S/R Bump stop missing

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Bump stop missing

O/S/R Bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 136,816 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 150,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 146,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 140,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 140,146 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bolt missing out of front propshaft

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,859 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 136,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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R53 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R53 KUB, 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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R53 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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