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R662 HRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,186 mi
Last recorded187,186 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 HRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 187,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 181,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 180,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 172,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 159,761 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 159,747 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 144,976 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s inner sill corroded at rear [not part of structure ]

Fail 4 Feb 2010 144,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s inner sill corroded at rear [not part of structure ]

o/s side repeat loose

Pass 6 Jan 2009 132,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,161 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 121,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 111,375 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test.both rear brake pads/brake discs starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 106,396 miles

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

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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R662 HRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R662 HRN, 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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R662 HRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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