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R566 RKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,379 mi
Last recorded146,379 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,379 miles

2 seats fitted at test

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 146,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

2 seats fitted at test

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 141,381 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 139,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 131,626 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 124,540 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 124,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 114,759 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2009 114,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,141 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 101,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 101,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R566 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R566 RKX, 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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R566 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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