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R834 AFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

228,417 mi
Last recorded228,417 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 AFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 228,417 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff has leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 225,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion has been welded and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from p/s box ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 224,982 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan behind passenger seat (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat mounting point (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Oil leak misting of oil on power steering box ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 219,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 219,238 miles

Centre Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near swing arm (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 214,585 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 214,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 206,266 miles

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

floor corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 206,266 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

floor corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 199,920 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

Fail 25 Jun 2013 199,909 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 194,752 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal leakin g fluid

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

steering box damp with fluid

Fail 21 Jul 2012 194,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f hub seal leakin g fluid

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 29 Jun 2011 189,002 miles

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

all rear steel brake pipes corroded

both rear door shuts corroded

n/s/front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f body mounting inside engine bay corroded

o/s/r under floor within seat belt mounting corroded but not holed

power steering pipe wet with oil

Fail 23 Jun 2011 189,001 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

all rear steel brake pipes corroded

both rear door shuts corroded

n/s/front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f body mounting inside engine bay corroded

o/s/r under floor within seat belt mounting corroded but not holed

power steering pipe wet with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2010 184,687 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

upper and lower shocker bushs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 184,687 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)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake pipes rusty

upper and lower shocker bushs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2009 179,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 179,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 173,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 173,857 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 168,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 161,632 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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R834 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R834 AFL, 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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R834 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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