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R680 EGH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,282 mi
Last recorded139,282 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 EGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,578 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing.

both sills starting to corrode,

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills starting to corrode,

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner wing and nearside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,418 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner wing and nearside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner wings,sills,nearside front bumper bracket and front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner wings,sills,nearside front bumper bracket and front to rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both fron t inner wings and nearside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,704 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both fron t inner wings and nearside sill starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,826 miles

both front inner wings and both rear body mountings corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 111,612 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,528 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

both sills and front inner wings starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 109,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,720 miles

both front inner wings starting to corrode,

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,090 miles

both front inner wings starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 101,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 96,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R680 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R680 EGH, 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 R680 EGH registered?

R680 EGH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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