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R671 HRN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,425 mi
Last recorded81,425 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 HRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded & holed

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle is very corroded in places

Fail 22 Nov 2018 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded & holed

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle is very corroded in places

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,286 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Inner sill corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded & holed

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle very corroded in places

Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,280 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Inner sill corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded & holed

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rep/ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle very corroded in places

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,406 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded in half (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

vehicle corroded in places

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,760 miles

some of the suspension is very rusty

the underbody is rusty inplaces

Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,758 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inside doorway and underneath (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inside doorway and underneath (5.2.6)

some of the suspension is very rusty

the underbody is rusty inplaces

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,328 miles

underbody and chassis in several places is rusty.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underbody and chassis in several places is rusty.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,434 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

parts of the chassis corrodied

Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f wiper torn, still clearing screen at time of testing.

parts of the chassis corrodied

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,269 miles

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

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

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

the chassis and underbody etc is rusty in several places.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

the chassis and underbody etc is rusty in several places.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,648 miles

check offside front brake pads for wear.

lots of underbody and chassis are rusty.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,643 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

check offside front brake pads for wear.

lots of underbody and chassis are rusty.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,709 miles

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

offside front tyre is badly worn in inside edge,still legal.

underbody and chassis is rusty in several places.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 65,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre is badly worn in inside edge,still legal.

underbody and chassis is rusty in several places.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,590 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake discs are rusty on inner surface.

track rod is slightly bent at offside.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 55,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,551 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 50,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 46,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R671 HRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R671 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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R671 HRN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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