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R580 LDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,621 mi
Last recorded200,621 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 LDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 200,621 miles

n/s and o/s chassis corrosion starting

Pass 17 Nov 2011 194,088 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 194,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s and o/s rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2010 186,749 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disces pitted

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt casstte plastic covers slightly damaged

repairs done for mot to body o/k day of test

Pass 9 Oct 2009 177,931 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 177,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 171,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 165,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 155,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R580 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R580 LDD, 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 R580 LDD registered?

R580 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R580 LDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 LDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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