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R689 EHK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 EHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 155,360 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 155,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 141,172 miles

nearside outersill corroded

offside outersill corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 141,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside outersill corroded

offside outersill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 123,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,340 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 109,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,876 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 87,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R689 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R689 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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What year was R689 EHK registered?

R689 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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