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R560 UKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,710 mi
Last recorded153,710 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 UKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,710 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 149,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 147,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 136,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 124,870 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 124,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 117,153 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 110,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,725 miles

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

outer body sills corroded

rear shocker bushes worn

wipers perished

Fail 23 Apr 2008 105,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

outer body sills corroded

rear shocker bushes worn

wipers perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 101,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 101,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 85,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front and rear brake pads worn

o/s/f wheel bearing (slight wear)

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 UKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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