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R575 EOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,679 mi
Last recorded171,679 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 EOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 171,679 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

o/s front door plastic surround has sharp edges

o/s rear body mount has corrosion at inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Mar 2020 171,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

o/s front door plastic surround has sharp edges

o/s rear body mount has corrosion at inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Mar 2019 167,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,928 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 165,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating , nail and slight cuts

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 163,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 160,522 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 160,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 132,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

outer steering arm balljoint to idler worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 119,994 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,257 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 119,256 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 115,161 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2006 99,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 87,424 miles

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

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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R575 EOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R575 EOJ, 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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What year was R575 EOJ registered?

R575 EOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R575 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 EOJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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