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R585 SDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,223 mi
Last recorded207,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 207,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside tractor joints leaking

exhaust tail-pipe adrift

light scratching on windscreen

nearside and offside rear triangle bushes

offside rear brake pads low

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

stone hole in offside headlamp

Fail 15 Jan 2014 207,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside tractor joints leaking

exhaust tail-pipe adrift

light scratching on windscreen

nearside and offside rear triangle bushes

offside rear brake pads low

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

stone hole in offside headlamp

Pass 15 Jan 2013 200,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake waring lamp stays on

offside rear indicator lamp damaged

offside rear triangle bush split

slight play in nearside front king pin

stone hole in offside headlamp

Pass 30 Dec 2011 187,912 miles

Cut in sidewall OS rear tyre

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OS front brake performance fluctuating slightly

OS rear bumper cap missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 187,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Cut in sidewall OS rear tyre

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OS front brake performance fluctuating slightly

OS rear brake pad dropped in caliper

OS rear bumper cap missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 174,757 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 174,351 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Corrosion around OS rear sill mount

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 161,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 161,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 146,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s rear axle bump stops missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,358 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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R585 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R585 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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R585 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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