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R566 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

216,239 mi
Last recorded216,239 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 216,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 216,239 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 216,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 209,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 209,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 204,462 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2016 204,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 194,997 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 194,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 183,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2014 183,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 173,182 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 173,182 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 168,381 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 162,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 162,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 154,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 154,932 miles

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

Centre Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Centre Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,522 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 150,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 150,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 146,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 144,670 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 144,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R566 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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R566 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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