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R838 CDU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,373 mi
Last recorded174,373 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 CDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 174,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area: both ns and os (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns and os (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area in door aperture (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area in door aperture (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

oil leak

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 Feb 2016 169,960 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels on both sides.

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to all body panels and all under body panels.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

OIl leaks from Engine Gearbox and Front and rear diff units.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front to Rear , all out riggers,cross members (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 169,960 miles

Corrosion to both inner and outer sill panels on both sides.

Front coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to all body panels and all under body panels.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

OIl leaks from Engine Gearbox and Front and rear diff units.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front to Rear , all out riggers,cross members (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 164,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose

Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 159,593 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 151,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 149,111 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 149,104 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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 19 Oct 2010 140,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 132,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2008 128,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 125,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 120,144 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 113,945 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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R838 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R838 CDU, 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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R838 CDU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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