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R829 RDM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,128 mi
Last recorded199,128 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 RDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 199,128 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 192,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 192,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 191,448 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 190,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 190,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 189,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 189,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 187,983 miles

Nearside Front side wall of tyre has slight split

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 182,129 miles

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

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

parking brake just passed.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 181,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

parking brake just passed.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 170,452 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 167,587 miles

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

Oil leak

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2014 167,587 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 163,133 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 163,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 160,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 160,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 158,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2010 158,513 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 136,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,436 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 125,436 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 108,555 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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R829 RDM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R829 RDM, 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 R829 RDM registered?

R829 RDM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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