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R780 CLS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,291 mi
Last recorded151,291 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 CLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 151,291 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,264 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

casing broken nearside front seat belt locking mechanism

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,539 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 142,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

exhaust system is corroded although the system is securely mounted

nearside rear & offside rear inner wings are corroded although these are not structural areas on this vehicle

sweat at power steering hoses although no sign of a deffinite leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 138,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

exhaust system is corroded although the system is securely mounted

nearside rear & offside rear inner wings are corroded although these are not structural areas on this vehicle

sweat at power steering hoses although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 133,547 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front inner discs in poor condition. plug in n/s/front lights faulty.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 130,203 miles

nearside front swivel leaking

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear brake disks and pads in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2010 125,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,498 miles

Oil leak

light play in nearside front hub

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads noisey

o/s/r bump stop loose

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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R780 CLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R780 CLS, 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 R780 CLS registered?

R780 CLS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R780 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 CLS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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