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R760 MDP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

204,610 mi
Last recorded204,610 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 MDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 204,610 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drivebelt tensioner worn

Fail 15 Nov 2024 204,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drivebelt tensioner worn

Pass 5 Jun 2023 202,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Fail 31 May 2023 202,788 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front door poor to open from outside

offside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2021 202,542 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside sill cover fitted

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover worn

Fail 6 Dec 2021 202,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside sill cover fitted

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover worn

Pass 11 Nov 2020 201,252 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 11 Nov 2020 201,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Sep 2019 200,428 miles

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

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 4 Sep 2019 200,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft splined joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

rear diff support arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Sep 2018 198,077 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff suspension support arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play in splined rear propshaft joint

Fail 17 Aug 2018 198,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff suspension support arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play in splined joint on rear propshaft

Pass 22 Aug 2017 195,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 195,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 190,753 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play axle support joint has play in and rubber perished (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drivers seat base poor

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt perscribed area corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

transferbox oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 190,646 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drivers seat base poor

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play axle support joint has play in and rubber perished (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt perscribed area corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

transferbox oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 182,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 182,116 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion to offside rear seat belt mount

Nearside step insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Transfer case rear oil seal leaking into transmission brake drum

Pass 8 Jul 2014 175,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 175,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 172,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 165,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery securing clamp loose

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished

front wiper blade rubbers torn

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis /floor mounting point corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 165,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery securing clamp loose

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished

front wiper blade rubbers torn

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis /floor mounting point corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2011 158,839 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

both inner sills corroded

diff oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 158,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

bad oil leak

both inner sills corroded

diff oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 154,032 miles

front bumper slightly loose

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

factory side skirt fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2010 153,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

factory side skirt fitted

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2009 144,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 137,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 126,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 107,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 107,066 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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R760 MDP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R760 MDP, 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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R760 MDP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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