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R639 ACC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

213,071 mi
Last recorded213,071 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 ACC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 213,071 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor , boot floor , sills , rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 213,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor , boot floor , sills , rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 206,870 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion on underside covered with underseal

Pass 6 Jan 2017 205,246 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 205,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 198,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 188,502 miles

1. Nearside front inner wing corroded.

2/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

3/ slight play in o/s steering arm track rod end

4/ slight blow on injectors

Fail 13 Oct 2014 188,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

1. Nearside front inner wing corroded.

2/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

3/ slight play in o/s steering arm track rod end

4/ slight blow on injectors

Pass 22 Oct 2013 182,453 miles

As per failure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 182,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 178,536 miles

screw in near side rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2012 178,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

screw in near side rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 165,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 165,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 156,765 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 151,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 150,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 142,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 135,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 135,051 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R639 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R639 ACC, 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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R639 ACC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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