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R640 KPG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,509 mi
Last recorded157,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 KPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 157,509 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

boot floors rusty

brake pipes surface rust

centre floors rusty

chassis surface rust

Fail 13 Aug 2011 157,420 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

boot floors rusty

brake pipes surface rust

centre floors rusty

chassis surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2010 152,464 miles

rear cross member surface rust

rear floors corr/weak

Fail 14 Aug 2010 152,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear cross member surface rust

rear floors corr/weak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 142,585 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 142,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Aug 2008 132,584 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 132,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 121,747 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 121,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 111,966 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 111,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 101,411 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 KPG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R640 KPG, 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 KPG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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