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R552 CUM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,363 mi
Last recorded184,363 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 CUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 184,363 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 184,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 170,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 170,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 170,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BY HOSE CONNECTION (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS IN FRONT OF TANK (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 162,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 156,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 143,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 136,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 125,255 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 125,240 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 117,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 109,641 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 109,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 77,248 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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R552 CUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R552 CUM, 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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R552 CUM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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