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R680 MPY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

192,647 mi
Last recorded192,647 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 MPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 192,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 185,419 miles

Corrosion under battery tray and opposite similar

Nearside rear (centre-row) seat belt lock damaged but working

Power steering hoses sweating

Various other areas of corrosion inc. holes

Wear in offside rear shock absorber top bush

Fail 27 Nov 2013 185,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Corrosion under battery tray and opposite similar

Lower effort- offside rear foot brake

Nearside rear (centre-row) seat belt lock damaged but working

Power steering hoses sweating

Various other areas of corrosion inc. holes

Wear in offside rear shock absorber top bush

Pass 26 Nov 2012 176,553 miles

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

engine oil leak

general body corroded

general chassis corroded

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

o/s outer sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Nov 2012 176,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

general body corroded

general chassis corroded

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

o/s outer sill corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 173,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine & gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn low/uneven wear

rear floor corroded

slight play in o/s drag link end/steering box end

Fail 28 Nov 2011 173,410 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine & gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre worn low/uneven wear

rear floor corroded

slight play in o/s drag link end/steering box end

Pass 21 May 2010 162,529 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 162,527 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 150,568 miles

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

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

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

front No plate deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn uneven & punctured

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from hand brake drum

Fail 19 May 2009 150,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

front No plate deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn uneven & punctured

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from hand brake drum

water leak poss water pump

Pass 20 May 2008 138,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn uneven

front reg plate deteriorating

rear crossmember corroded o/s

Pass 23 May 2007 113,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 98,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 98,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MPY, 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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R680 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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