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R611 LCW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,701 mi
Last recorded162,701 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 LCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 162,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 162,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seats not fitted but seat belts are still fitted (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 159,171 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 159,124 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 157,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,778 miles

Oil leak from diff

Rear disc's slight corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2011 154,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

oil leak from diff

rear disc's slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2010 148,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting points

Pass 28 Apr 2009 142,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 139,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 139,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 133,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 118,220 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 118,220 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 103,396 miles

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

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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R611 LCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R611 LCW, 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 R611 LCW registered?

R611 LCW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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