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R583 SDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,109 mi
Last recorded130,109 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 130,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under side very rusty but not holed

Fail 24 Aug 2018 130,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 127,694 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member x2 (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 123,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 115,624 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,252 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear floorpan corroded and holed

Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,197 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of body mount

nearside rear floorpan corroded and holed

offside front flexible brake hose is wet, smells like brake fluid, but could identify any positive leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,613 miles

offsided rear shock absorber mount is worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 96,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offsided rear shock absorber mount is worn

possible water pump leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,727 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside outer sill is corroded and holed, just outside the seatbelt mounting prescribed area

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,726 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside outer sill is corroded and holed, just outside the seatbelt mounting prescribed area

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,346 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 58,730 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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R583 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R583 SDV, 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 R583 SDV registered?

R583 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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