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R59 MSL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 MSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016
Pass 10 May 2015 142,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014
Pass 23 May 2013 135,103 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion starting through out vehicle front and rear at body mounts and chassy

Pass 12 May 2012 131,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 125,932 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 125,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 117,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 104,574 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Propshaft Rubber Bush Split

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,101 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 100,099 miles

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

REAR AXLE BUSH STARTED TO WEAR

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,119 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 97,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front fog light glass loose

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight movement

rear wiper not working

spare tyre soft

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,496 miles

battery terminals corroded

brake pipes greased

offside rear quarter panel loose

oil leaks at engine

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 12 Jun 2006 88,420 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded †

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes(flexi to calipers)corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded †

rear wiper blade split †

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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R59 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R59 MSL, 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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R59 MSL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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