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R687 EHK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 EHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,882 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 100,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,680 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Front no plate starting to separate slightly

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,680 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Front no plate starting to separate slightly

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

Offside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,454 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and worn slightly out of shape on outer shoulder

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

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

Unable to fully test rear seat belts due to seats folded at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,710 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 90,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear seat belts not checked not accesible

Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,237 miles

Front suspension/steering pivots slight leaks

N/S mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,046 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,002 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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R687 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R687 EHK, 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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R687 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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