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R634 VLN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,109 mi
Last recorded163,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 VLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 163,109 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 163,109 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

drivers door stiff to open and window lift not working

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front inner wing panel corroded outside mot perscribed areas

oil leak/s from engine and oil level light on /flickering

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 152,946 miles

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

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside panels and components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 152,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil light flickering on at idle

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside panels and components

oil leak/s

Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,570 miles

battery insecure

heavy oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside rear door shut

underside slightly muddy but not affecting inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2013 144,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

heavy oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside rear door shut

underside slightly muddy but not affecting inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,380 miles

Advance corrosion to metal brake pipe across above rear axle to floor

Advance corrosion to rear floor pan

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wing cover

Damage to nearside front flasher lens

Damp around steering box

Heavy engine oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,947 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 124,911 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,539 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 123,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 106,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,349 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 96,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 86,350 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 86,350 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R634 VLN 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 58.8%.

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 R634 VLN, 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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R634 VLN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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