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R573 RKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,389 mi
Last recorded188,389 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 188,389 miles

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

Central Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside trailing arm mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 186,634 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 183,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 183,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 175,767 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 175,764 miles

Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,382 miles

slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,505 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 135,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 115,236 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 115,088 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,160 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,149 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 96,015 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,486 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,246 miles

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)

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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R573 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R573 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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R573 RKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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