MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mounting next to radiator (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body mounting along back panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mounting next to radiator (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body mounting along back panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front and rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
front and rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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R696 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 R696 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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R696 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.
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