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R587 VDB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,639 mi
Last recorded173,639 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 VDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 173,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 172,939 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 172,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 171,806 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 170,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 170,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 168,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 162,091 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 155,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 148,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 141,821 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 141,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 120,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,441 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 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R587 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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What year was R587 VDB registered?

R587 VDB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R587 VDB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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