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R660 PBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 PBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 120,353 miles

complete chassis corroded

complete exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

front inner wings corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 (5.2.6)

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

complete chassis corroded

complete exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

front inner wings corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 120,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 116,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 109,188 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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R660 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R660 PBM, 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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R660 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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