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R653 LSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 LSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007

Clutch found to slip

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing ignition key bent n/s/f bumper insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2007 83,899 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing ignition key bent n/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2006 77,617 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

AIR CONDITIONING BELT SPLIT

ALTERNATOR /POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED AND SPLITTING

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRRO GLASS MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER TREADS †RECOMMEND TRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS HAS WATER INSIDE LAMP

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CASING COVER MISSING EXPOSING STALK MECHANISM

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW IN RESERVOIR

POWER STEERING PIPE SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAK

REAR WIPER BLADE DETRIORATED

Pass 8 Nov 2005 72,099 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 72,099 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

IOFFSIDE FRONT AXLE BALL HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK OUTER CASING MISSING EXPOSING MECHANISM

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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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R653 LSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R653 LSS, 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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What year was R653 LSS registered?

R653 LSS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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