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R61 FCL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,088 mi
Last recorded268,088 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 FCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2022 268,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded and holed x2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 30 cm shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired anti roll -bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held up by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

this vehicle has heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2019 260,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 251,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 237,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 220,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 206,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 194,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 184,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 173,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 169,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 163,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 148,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 147,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 138,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 128,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 129,438 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 129,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 117,811 miles

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

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

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

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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R61 FCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R61 FCL, 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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R61 FCL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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