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R687 PBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,301 mi
Last recorded158,301 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 PBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 158,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner left front sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all welding painted at time of test

both very rear seats removed at time of test

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Fail 16 Nov 2017 158,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower floor/sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rearlower floor/sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded very rear (x2) (5.2.6)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy @ flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

under body covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,204 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

genarel under body corrotion

Fail 28 Oct 2016 151,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner to outer sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner to outer sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,935 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

engine water leak

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by abs pump (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

engine water leak

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Sep 2014 128,313 miles

Rear light in bumper n/s not working

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 128,302 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear light in bumper n/s not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,411 miles

brake pipes accross rear axle starting to corode

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low n/s

Fail 3 Sep 2013 121,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes accross rear axle starting to corode

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low n/s

rear light in bumper not working

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,214 miles

brake pipes to both rear calipers starting to corode

front number plate poor

o/s outer sill getting weak in places

Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,600 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake calipers starting to corode

front number plate poor

spare tyre below limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,680 miles

engine has a water leak

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

nearside rear sill getting weak

oil showing at steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2010 105,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

engine has a water leak

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

nearside rear sill getting weak

oil showing at steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,606 miles

oil showing at power steering box

Fail 17 Sep 2009 101,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil showing at power steering box

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,730 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 96,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 89,878 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 89,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion started to off side door shut

front discs worn

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear metal pipes corroded

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 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R687 PBM, 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 PBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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