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R571 RKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

201,993 mi
Last recorded201,993 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 201,993 miles

Body panel insecure sills o/s and n/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure mount near tailgate (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s and n/s near spring mounts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 199,442 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 196,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 191,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 191,134 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 184,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 184,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 178,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 178,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 170,091 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 170,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 157,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 157,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 149,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 149,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 141,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 134,874 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 134,874 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,727 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front swivel joint pitted and leaking oil.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 126,727 miles

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside front swivel joint pitted and leaking oil.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 119,562 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f axle cv joint leaking fluid

Fail 26 Sep 2009 119,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/f axle cv joint leaking fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,262 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r o/s/r chassis corrosion starting

Fail 22 Sep 2008 111,262 miles

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r o/s/r chassis corrosion starting

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,660 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/r and o/s/r lower shocker bushes need changing soon †n/s/f t r end slight play †n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes sligt corrsion

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,185 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,425 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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R571 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R571 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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R571 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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