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R754 ABJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,663 mi
Last recorded144,663 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 ABJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 144,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Bushes (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front And Rear Plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 144,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper Bushes (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front And Rear Plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 144,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid axle seal leaking on pads (3.5.1h)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle both lock stops need adjusting tyre rubbing on tie rods (2.2.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bearing noise from engine

front prop rear uj worn

steering shock leaking

tow bar fitted no wiring sockets

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 134,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

In side of car stripped out.

No passanger seat

Pass 3 Mar 2011 131,822 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside outter sill corroded not within any perscribed area

rear propshaft flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2009 123,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2009 123,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 116,863 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

body has corrosion in rear cross member at lower area of tailgate shut

both off side rear near side rear bump stops missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2008 116,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

body has corrosion in rear cross member at lower area of tailgate shut

both off side rear near side rear bump stops missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 111,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres wearing close to legal tread depth

Fail 20 Feb 2006 103,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 103,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R754 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R754 ABJ, 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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R754 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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