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R547 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount / Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing All rear . Possibly under seats but not accessible (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,107 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 101,055 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside door at belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,832 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 97,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

General under body corrosion

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,904 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,873 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 91,946 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corosion to underside

Fail 22 May 2018 91,946 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/r split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

slight corosion to underside

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,823 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche bulk head area (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside and offside lower inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside door catch areas (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,489 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chaasis outrigger / inner wing panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,204 miles

All tyres deteriorated/perished

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,143 miles

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

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

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

All tyres deteriorated/perished

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perished

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,268 miles

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,220 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,377 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,375 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

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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R547 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R547 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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R547 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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