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R56 VLT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

240,664 mi
Last recorded240,664 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 VLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 240,664 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel return pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central Seat belt reel mount within corroded undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Propshaft bush perished

Pass 10 Sep 2021 233,781 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 230,248 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noisey in steering box area (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 216,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play U.J. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 202,957 miles

both rear upper shock bushes worn close to excessive

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2017 187,127 miles

both rear upper shock bushes worn

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 187,119 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear upper shock bushes worn

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 174,249 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 174,134 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 164,896 miles

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2015 164,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure loose (4.2.A.1c)

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,881 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axel (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover damaged

o/s/f tyre perished in tread area / wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 158,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 156,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 152,789 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear body mountings slight corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2012 152,677 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear body mountings slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 147,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,016 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 142,016 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,643 miles

no rear of rear seats at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2008 129,287 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside side step brackets corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2007 127,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 125,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

pedal rubber split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 125,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pedal rubber split

Pass 10 Sep 2005 123,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/sf seatbelt receiver casing missing.

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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R56 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R56 VLT, 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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R56 VLT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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