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R561 LDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,148 mi
Last recorded166,148 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 LDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 166,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 166,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 164,382 miles

meny parts changed for off road use

Fail 1 Nov 2017 164,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

meny parts changed for off road use

Pass 30 Jan 2016 162,510 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 156,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion under passenger front wheel arch

oil leaking from engine

passenger rear door sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 139,799 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe rusty

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

max' play in offside rear wheel bearing

offside rear bump stop missing

stonechips front screen

Fail 23 Oct 2012 139,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe rusty

max' play in offside rear wheel bearing

offside rear bump stop missing

stonechips front screen

Pass 10 Oct 2011 132,244 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 132,244 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 122,077 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

handbrake button sticks in.

some handbrake lever travel.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 116,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 115,881 miles

bonnet sticks

oil leaks

play in front wheel bearings

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 27 Nov 2006 114,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 102,870 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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R561 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R561 LDD, 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 R561 LDD registered?

R561 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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