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R699 RSA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,886 mi
Last recorded71,886 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 RSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel pot seal seeping/minor leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel pot seal has minor seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel pot seal has minor seepage (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front most drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,714 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Broken (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,271 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,328 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 68,469 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,691 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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R699 RSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R699 RSA, 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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R699 RSA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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