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R675 ADP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,959 mi
Last recorded138,959 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 ADP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2018 138,934 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting near D bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced second body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,833 miles

can not fully check all components underneath (i.e corrosion, inner and outer sills and floor area, brake pipes)due to under seal on everything

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,496 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (5.2.6)

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

small cracks on both front and both rear tyres not down to cords

Fail 7 Jul 2016 129,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills and floor area (5.2.6)

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

small cracks on both front and both rear tyres not down to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

both wiper rubbers perished

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,720 miles

advise slight binde on front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,726 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 53,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R675 ADP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R675 ADP, 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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R675 ADP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R675 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 ADP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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