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R589 LDD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 LDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,104 miles

power steering pipes leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,490 miles

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

front swivel joints leaking

slight power steering leak pipes to resevoir

Fail 22 Apr 2015 111,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front swivel joints leaking

offside front shocker inefficient

slight power steering leak pipes to resevoir

Pass 8 May 2014 109,819 miles

front shockabsorbers weak efficiency poor

front tyres on legal limit

n/s front swivel joint leaking

slight leak power steering pipe

switch binnacle loose

Fail 8 May 2014 109,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front shockabsorbers weak efficiency poor

front tyres on legal limit

n/s front swivel joint leaking

slight leak power steering pipe

switch binnacle loose

Pass 2 May 2013 107,802 miles

power steering fluid leak pipe or pump connection

slight brake binding nearside front

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,797 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

power steering fluid leak pipe or pump connection

slight brake binding nearside front

Pass 14 May 2012 106,024 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 106,019 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre cut on inner edge but not to chords

Pass 6 May 2011 103,849 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 103,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,243 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted required next pad change

Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,580 miles

minor fluid leak power steering

minor oil leaks engine

n/s and o/s rear shocker top bushes play

new rear brake discs required next pad change

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,175 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 93,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear shocker top bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2007 89,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 89,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions may change when exhaust system repaired

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 86,318 miles

rear brake discs pitted †rear shocker top mounting rubbers play

Pass 10 May 2005 82,855 miles

rear shocker top mounting rubbers play †rear brake discs pitted and corroded

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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R589 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R589 LDD, 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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R589 LDD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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