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R586 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,163 mi
Last recorded152,163 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 152,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch not working (8.4.2)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear axle rubber coupling splitting ( could affect park brake) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected lid missing (7 pin) (1.9.3b)

front number plate slightly obscured by light bar

Pass 12 Sep 2016 134,741 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of chassis side (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch welded plate insecure (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor pan/lower bulk head around front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower bulk head/pedal box/footwell area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/rear shocker top mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shocker top mount / floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear seat belt buckle damaged.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 123,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear seat belt buckle damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,176 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 121,163 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 118,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 118,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,824 miles

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S REAR CHASSIE MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 27 Apr 2011 113,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

BATTERY INSECURE

O/S REAR CHASSIE MOUNT SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,807 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC'S

SPARE WHEEL FLAT

Fail 28 Apr 2010 106,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC'S

SPARE WHEEL FLAT

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 94,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,763 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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R586 VDB 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 60%.

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 R586 VDB, 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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R586 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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