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R721 LDF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

153,362 mi
Last recorded153,362 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 LDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,935 miles

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

o/s inner sill area + both rear inner arches by belts beginning to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,539 miles

exhaust tail pipe - rear section missing

prop shaft - rear rubber joint split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,819 miles

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

corrosion beginning to o/s inner wing + o/s sill + n/s rear inner arch

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,991 miles

corrosion beginning to o/s sill + o/s inner wing + n/s rear inner arch

n/s rear bump stop missing -- rear rubber propshaft joint beginning to split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,249 miles

corrosion beginning to inner wings -- corrosion beginning to front to rear steel brake pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,838 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded -- front inner wings beginning to corrode -- side step mountings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,943 miles

corrosion beginning to both inner wings

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,523 miles

slight corrosion to both inner wings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,534 miles

wear to front brake pads -- both front inner wing panels beginning to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,636 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,522 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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R721 LDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R721 LDF, 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 R721 LDF registered?

R721 LDF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R721 LDF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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