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R691 DUR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,051 mi
Last recorded174,051 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 DUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 174,051 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have corrosion

nearside and offside inner and outter stills have corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing have sight play

nearside front wheel bearing has play

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2014 174,049 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have corrosion

nearside and offside inner and outter stills have corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing have sight play

nearside front wheel bearing has play

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,231 miles

battery insecure

both rear lower wing panels corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 165,221 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

battery insecure

both rear lower wing panels corroded

brake fluid level just above min mark

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 156,083 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight

engine and rear diff oil leaks

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 27 Jun 2011 156,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine and rear diff oil leaks

condensation in nearside front headlight

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 5 Feb 2010 143,853 miles

both front headlight lenses chipped

condensation in nearside front headlight

engine oil leak

play in both rear top shock absorber mount bushes

rear number plate cracked

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Jan 2009 136,101 miles

engine oil leak

rear number plate is cracked

slight play in steering joints

Fail 28 Jan 2009 136,101 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear number plate is cracked

slight play in steering joints

Pass 13 Dec 2007 126,765 miles

both front headlight glasses are chipped and condensation in nearside glass

front stabiliser arm has slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2007 126,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front headlight glasses are chipped and condensation in nearside glass

front stabiliser arm has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2006 118,284 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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R691 DUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R691 DUR, 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 R691 DUR registered?

R691 DUR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R691 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 DUR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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