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R795 MPY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,345 mi
Last recorded166,345 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 MPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 166,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion SEVERAL AREAS (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 166,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion SEVERAL AREAS (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 160,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing and pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear advise rear indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion side panel by rear door just outside 30cm from body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 155,139 miles

o/s outer sill and o/s rear body mount corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 151,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to o/s sill, o/s rear body mount & n/s inner wing.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,915 miles

slight corrosion to o/s sill, o/s rear body mount & n/s inner wing.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 150,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 150,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 147,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 144,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 144,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 115,840 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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R795 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R795 MPY, 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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R795 MPY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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