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R677 ERT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,471 mi
Last recorded221,471 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 ERT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 221,471 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2019 214,879 miles

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

under body rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2018 204,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 200,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 200,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 200,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH SEVERAL PLACES (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users QUARTER PANEL (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/DOOR SHUT (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH SEVERAL PLACES (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER, FROM INSIDE BOOT MARKED TWO PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT BODY MOUNTS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED THROUGHOUT

Pass 3 Jul 2015 195,350 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,137 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 182,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 180,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 176,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 172,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 166,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 157,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 146,773 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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R677 ERT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R677 ERT, 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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What year was R677 ERT registered?

R677 ERT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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