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R810 AKR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,175 mi
Last recorded159,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 AKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,175 miles

battery is insecure in fixing

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

n\s outrigger rail is corroded and holed

o\s rear quarter pannel is corroded along the lower edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 159,173 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

battery is insecure in fixing

n\s outrigger rail is corroded and holed

o\s rear quarter pannel is corroded along the lower edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 148,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery is insecure in its tray

o\s track rod end dust cover is split.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 148,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery is insecure in its tray

o\s track rod end dust cover is split.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 136,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 126,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 102,227 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,432 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 91,779 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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R810 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R810 AKR, 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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R810 AKR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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