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R749 THL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,739 mi
Last recorded113,739 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 THL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,982 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

sun visors clip up both sides

suspension and steering compounds & advise all underpan of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2016 108,982 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

sun visors clip up both sides

suspension and steering compounds & advise all underpan of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,728 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front outer edges bumper insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner archs corroded

Rear seatbelt buckles showing signs of damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all underpan of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

steering lock not working

Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,723 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisors (8.3.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front outer edges bumper insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-shape (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner archs corroded

Rear seatbelt buckles showing signs of damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all underpan of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

steering lock not working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake test done in the wet

steering lock not working

Fail 20 Sep 2014 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake test done in the wet

steering lock not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear prop shaft donut cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear prop shaft donut cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,711 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 94,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,118 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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R749 THL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R749 THL, 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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R749 THL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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