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R640 DYJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 DYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 166,173 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security extensive areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side steps loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside step loose corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 front wing corrosion

under body surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2020 162,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security extensive areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 158,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear inner wings but non structural, efficient at test.

Fail 14 May 2019 158,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear inner wings but non structural, efficient at test.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 154,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear boot floors heavily corroded in areas but not structural

Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 153,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,190 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 137,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 111,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 988,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 67,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,295 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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R640 DYJ 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R640 DYJ, 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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R640 DYJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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