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R860 AFL

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,843 mi
Last recorded164,843 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 AFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 164,843 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 157,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 148,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 127,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,823 miles

heavily under sealed

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,823 miles

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

heavily under sealed

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 111,746 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 111,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,789 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,788 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,429 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 105,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,513 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,320 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r sill corroded not in any pescribed areas

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 73,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 65,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,217 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,959 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling perishing

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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R860 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 78.3%.

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 R860 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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What year was R860 AFL registered?

R860 AFL is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R860 AFL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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