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R587 ECT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,815 mi
Last recorded139,815 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 ECT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,803 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,803 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,601 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 135,601 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 132,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,557 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,993 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 124,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,292 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 118,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,961 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 111,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,050 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 83,531 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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R587 ECT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R587 ECT, 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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R587 ECT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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