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R560 SMS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,041 mi
Last recorded131,041 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 SMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,041 miles

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

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside bumper cover missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and centre exhaust mountings missing

side gards fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 130,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasse (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flore (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside bumper cover missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flore pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and centre exhaust mountings missing

side gards fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,317 miles

Body structure has slight corrosion.

Chassis has slight corrosion.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 124,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis beside trailing arm mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Body structure has slight corrosion.

Chassis has slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,431 miles

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

Temporary filler cap fitted.

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary filler cap fitted.

Underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,092 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 106,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar rear mount plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar front mount on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight corrotion near rear seatbelt secure point

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,554 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,274 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,242 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,242 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,523 miles

slight pull on steering when braking

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,029 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,810 miles

o/s undersill corroded

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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R560 SMS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R560 SMS, 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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R560 SMS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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