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R713 ECR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 ECR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 52,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 51,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 51,157 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Engine Oil leak present

Nearside Front Tyre sidewalls perishing

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls perishing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,330 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 42,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,077 miles

oil leaking offside front

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,077 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking offside front

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,465 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 36,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,131 miles

oil leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,656 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,872 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2010 25,872 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,867 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 20,867 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 10,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 6,535 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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R713 ECR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R713 ECR, 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 R713 ECR registered?

R713 ECR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R713 ECR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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