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R684 MPY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,742 mi
Last recorded174,742 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 MPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 174,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced appears very weak strongly advise a further inspection Give it a thourough clean wire brush etc (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 156,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,096 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on bottom of steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,887 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both floors /sill areas corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 127,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both floors /sill areas corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,194 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,267 miles

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,909 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,430 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,368 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 74,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,631 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 61,558 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper condition slightly deteriorated

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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R684 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R684 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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R684 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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