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R569 UUJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,051 mi
Last recorded160,051 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 UUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 160,051 miles

Nearside hole in sill

Offside Rear Upper arch covered in under seal seams ok

Offside hole in sill

Oil leak top of rack contaminant ()

track rod slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2016 155,052 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 144,807 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 140,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 134,452 miles

Advise Boot floor corroded!

Advise Oil leaK!

Advise corrosion underneah all over

Advise powersteering leak!

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise Boot floor corroded!

Advise Oil leaK!

Advise corrosion underneah all over

Advise powersteering leak!

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

O/S/R Advise bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,779 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,779 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,869 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 128,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 124,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 110,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 110,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 102,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,943 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R569 UUJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R569 UUJ, 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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R569 UUJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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