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R610 VFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,177 mi
Last recorded171,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 VFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 171,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 171,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 165,843 miles

Offside Hub weeping

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 165,843 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hub weeping

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 164,736 miles

All springs corroded

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 159,184 miles

damage around o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2014 159,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

damage around o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2013 157,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 148,183 miles

n/s/r boot floor corroded above rear shock absorber

n/s/r outer sill corroded / holed around drain hole

o/s outer sill starting to corrode in places

o/s/r boot floor area corroded above rear shock absorber

o/s/r outer sill corroded / holed

Pass 5 Nov 2011 139,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 151,889 miles

front / rear brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust section corroded / pin holed

Pass 24 Oct 2009 144,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 137,976 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 137,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 130,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 119,996 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 VFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFP, 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 R610 VFP registered?

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

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