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R698 BKG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 BKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 137,340 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front end of sill in very poor order, in conjunction with corrosion holes or poor repair to every other mounting on the nearside of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill bottom of b pillar (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear end of outer sill, in conjunction with corrosion holes or poor repair to every other mounting on the nearside of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind rear bumper/tailgate shut, in conjunction with corrosion holes or poor repair to every other mounting on the nearside of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wheel arch tub/door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill bottom of b pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusters need attention (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wheel arch tub (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion below headlamp (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front body mounting at passenger foot well repaired by pop rivets in conjunction with corrosion holes to every other mounting on the nearside of the vehicle

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below headlamp (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers foot well corroded and holed close to body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides gaiter perished slightly (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

nearside front chassis dumb iron corroded and holed

cables fitted from top of roof to end of wing, dangerous to pedestrians in the event of an accident

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,878 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 133,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,826 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/finner wing near to a body bolt but not failable.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 122,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 117,994 miles

slight play in ns.front hub

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear body mounts and ns.front inner wing corroding

rear fog light warning light dim

Pass 2 Jun 2010 112,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

center stop light not working appears not to be connected

Pass 29 May 2009 100,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 100,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 92,316 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 92,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jan 2006 89,957 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 89,957 miles

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

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

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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R698 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R698 BKG, 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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R698 BKG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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