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R845 VOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,228 mi
Last recorded195,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 VOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 195,228 miles

bad engine oil leaks

brake test not carried out due to power steering not working

drivers door difficult to open

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

lift in steering box pinion

nearside front tyre worn to limit

play in rear wheel bearings

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded and covered in mud, unable to fully view

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 17 Dec 2015 194,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leaks

brake test not carried out due to power steering not working

exhaust front flexi pipe in poor condition

lift in steering box pinion

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside headlamp poorly secured

play in rear wheel bearings

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded and covered in mud, unable to fully view

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 20 Dec 2014 181,367 miles

engine oil leaks

play in steering box

power steering noisey

slight lift in o/s/f hub

underside corroded in places

underside muddy

Fail 12 Dec 2014 180,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine oil leaks.

play in steering box.

power steering noisey.

slight lift in o/s/f hub.

underside corroded in places.

underside muddy.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 166,598 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides rear bump stops missing

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

pas steering noisey

unable to view all brake pads fully

wipers split on ends

Fail 5 Dec 2013 166,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides rear bump stops missing

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

pas steering noisey

unable to view all brake pads fully

wipers split on ends

Fail 25 Nov 2012 150,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

dampness around steering box

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 25 Nov 2012 150,096 miles

dampness around steering box

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL BUSHES AND COVERS PERISHED

BODY MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED

BOTH OUTERSILLS CORRODED AND WEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

MOVEMENT IN O/S/F HUB

PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

TESTED VERY MUDDY

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,943 miles

engine has an oil leak

front axle leaking grease at outer joint

Pass 11 Dec 2010 124,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 110,483 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 110,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 97,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 97,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 86,540 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Fail 29 Dec 2007 86,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 8 Jul 2006 76,758 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2005 76,564 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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R845 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R845 VOJ, 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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R845 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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