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R581 CAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

257,855 mi
Last recorded257,855 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 CAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2017 257,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 253,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 247,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 242,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 231,873 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 217,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill corroding

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 202,487 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroding inside faces

Pass 29 Jun 2010 187,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 175,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 170,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 153,698 miles

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

Front wiper blades

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

Nearside front swivel slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 136,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 125,233 miles

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

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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R581 CAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R581 CAC, 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 R581 CAC registered?

R581 CAC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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