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R623 LKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,763 mi
Last recorded122,763 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 LKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,763 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

adv noisey engine

adv o/s/f/bumper end cap

Fail 2 Jan 2013 122,763 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

adv noisey engine

adv o/s/f/bumper end cap

Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,819 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 115,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 110,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,782 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,725 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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R623 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R623 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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What year was R623 LKX registered?

R623 LKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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