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R757 MCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,618 mi
Last recorded167,618 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 167,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all front and rear (4.1.E.1)

body corrosion in places

both sides door steps rusted

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion in places

oil leaks around offside front hub seal areas

Pass 1 Oct 2016 166,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tractor seal damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 166,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner inner wing corrosion

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner inner wing corrosion

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Offside Outer side step corrosion

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 164,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2014 163,711 miles

engine oil leak

lube leak on front o/side rezzepa coupling

Fail 13 Sep 2014 162,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine oil leak

lube leak on front o/side rezzepa coupling

Pass 13 Sep 2013 159,934 miles

dampness around box

oil leaks

play both front hubs

play steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2012 155,953 miles

both front hub seals damp

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs corroded

power steering box damp

Fail 11 Sep 2012 155,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front hub seals damp

exhaust system corroded

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs corroded

power steering box damp

Fail 14 Aug 2012 155,918 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear prop shaft coupling split

Pass 12 Aug 2011 146,130 miles

Brake pedal slightly soft

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

Oil on min mark

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 146,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal slightly soft

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

Oil on min mark

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 136,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 114,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 97,284 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 83,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,916 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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R757 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R757 MCF, 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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R757 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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