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R622 LKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,214 mi
Last recorded147,214 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 LKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear body mount areas (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battey insecure but unlikely to fall from vertical position

Fail 24 Nov 2017 147,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear body mount areas (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battey insecure but unlikely to fall from vertical position

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Nearside washer jet half blocked.

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking.

Oil leak on engine. ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 142,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.72 (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Nearside washer jet half blocked.

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking.

Oil leak on engine. ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,339 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold at rear of engine (7.1.2)

Injector two leak off pipe has slight mist of fuel around

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mount front of sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount badly corroded/ holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under body and components wax oiled

Fail 9 Nov 2015 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower of B pillar and rear of outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower of B pillar and rear of outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold at rear of engine (7.1.2)

Injector two leak off pipe has slight mist of fuel around

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mount front of sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount badly corroded/ holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under body and components wax oiled

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f tyre perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,485 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery lose but secure

nearside outer sill slightly corroded front to rear

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front hub seal leaking

offside rear tyre has a winter tyre fitted, nearside rear tyre has a 4x4 tyre fitted, both are of the same structure and size

Fail 25 Nov 2013 129,483 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front hub seal leaking

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery lose but secure

nearside outer sill slightly corroded front to rear

offside rear tyre has a winter tyre fitted, nearside rear tyre has a 4x4 tyre fitted, both are of the same structure and size

Pass 27 Nov 2012 123,775 miles

the front bumper is holed

the nsf flitch is corroded but not prescribed area

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded

the nsr bump stop is missing

the osf flitch by the battery is corroded but not prescribed area

the osf hub seal is leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 119,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 119,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,092 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 117,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 109,819 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 109,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,829 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 105,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 101,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 93,225 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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R622 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R622 LKX, 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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R622 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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