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R630 EGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,826 mi
Last recorded88,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 EGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,903 miles

Nearside Front poor headlamp beam pattern

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front corrosion around body support

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front poor headlamp beam pattern

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front corrosion around body support

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,308 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 754,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak under vehicle.

slight corrosion at offside front

Fail 27 May 2011 75,437 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper end cap insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded and pitted

battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 71,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

majorpower steering fluid leak

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,090 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 67,512 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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R630 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R630 EGH, 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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R630 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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