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R696 EHK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

201,708 mi
Last recorded201,708 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 EHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 201,708 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 198,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 194,766 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 194,766 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 190,995 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 186,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 181,246 miles

front and rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear

Fail 7 Mar 2013 181,246 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

front and rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Feb 2012 172,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 168,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 160,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 153,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 146,245 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 146,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 132,383 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 120,709 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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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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What year was R696 EHK registered?

R696 EHK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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