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R610 ABA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 ABA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 162,299 miles

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

Slight seepage from steering box

front swivel hubs weeping

slight corrosion to front body mounts and floorpans but not considered excessive.

slight corrosion to rear chassis but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 146,848 miles

rear prop donut perished

rear traling arm front bushes perished

slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner sills

slight leak from front hub oil seals

Pass 15 Jun 2016 136,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view just acceptable (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,511 miles

Oil leak

drivers door mirror in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2014 127,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat base worn

nearside front inner king pin seal leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2014 127,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat base worn

nearside front inner king pin seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,995 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,995 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 116,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear upper bump stop missing adequate clearance advise

Fail 17 Jul 2012 116,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear upper bump stop missing adequate clearance advise

Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,574 miles

Both front brake ferrules corroding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,485 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 96,844 miles

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

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

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

prop shaft rear rubber deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,950 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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R610 ABA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R610 ABA, 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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R610 ABA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R610 ABA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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