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R693 MPY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 MPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 139,772 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting/outrigger corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both body mountings under floor pan corrodined (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting/outrigger corroding (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside floor pan corroding

boot floor corroding

both chassis rails corroding

both front inner arches corroded

oil leaks from engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2017 134,014 miles

both rear body mountings corroded within 30cms .

no back seats/seat belt check

offside front body mounting corroded through

Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,826 miles

Centre Rear PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING CRACKING.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front swivel seal leaking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,344 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 99,341 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,612 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,475 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 71,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,803 miles

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 49,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R693 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R693 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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R693 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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