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R559 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

193,673 mi
Last recorded193,673 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 193,673 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 191,907 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut cracking splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 191,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust middle section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing and front box section corroded & holed around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut cracking splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 190,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes into brake flexy's corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **On limit worn inner edge** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak near oil filter ()

prop shaft rear doughnut worn/splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2016 189,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal pipes badly corroded into front flexy's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from around filter ()

Prop-shaft rear rubber worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 186,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch have corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Top swivel has play and lift

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc's worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 182,838 miles

n/s/f top swivel has slight movement

o/s/ front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 175,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 166,519 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 157,866 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 147,594 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted

n/s/f drive flange has slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 119,799 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to pitt

n/s/f outer drive flange has slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 98,361 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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R559 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 93.8%.

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 R559 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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What year was R559 VDB registered?

R559 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R559 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 VDB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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