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R667 PBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 PBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 148,770 miles

side steps corroded & will become insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2012 148,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

side steps corroded & will become insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 140,434 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 31 Aug 2010 140,380 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 126,562 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

O/S/F track rod end has very slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2009 126,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

O/S/F track rod end has very slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 115,441 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Right hand swivel housing leaking oil

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 115,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Right hand swivel housing leaking oil

Slight play in left hand front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,046 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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R667 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R667 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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R667 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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