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R665 FTL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

284,783 mi
Last recorded284,783 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 FTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 284,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 284,783 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and o/s mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 274,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 274,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body too chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 26,453 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 26,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 261,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 261,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 260,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 241,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 241,495 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear body to chassis mount forward of axle insecure

nearside rearmost body to chassis mount insecure

o/f/r bump stop missing

offside rearmost body to chassis mount insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 226,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 207,739 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside sills slightley corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 185,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2008 163,985 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 133,248 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 132,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,532 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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R665 FTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R665 FTL, 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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R665 FTL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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