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R875 EFA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 EFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill tostion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel aerch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete outer sill panels excessively corroded nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside inner sill seams (5.2.6)

chassis rails corroded

chip in screen

coil springs corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front ind lens cracked

nearside rear position lamp cracked

offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

outer sills shielded/ limited inspection possible

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both outer under sill panels

imbalance and fluctuation in front brakes

tow electrics not tested (7 pin/ no eu standard)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,779 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear to nearside front freewheel hub

slight wear/ movement offside front wheel bearing

tow electrics 7 pin

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,437 miles

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

corrosion in inner sill box section seams

play in offside front wheel bearing

rattling noise under bonnet when engine running/ suspect water pump or tensioner bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,023 miles

both front free wheel hubs leaking

both lower door posts/ inner under sills/ body mounts showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust pipe and centre joint moderately deteriorated(MAY NEED NEW UNITS SHORTLY)

rear reflector damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,521 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 75,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

both front hub seals slight leaking oil

Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals slight leaking oil

offside number plate light dim

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,546 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 63,546 miles

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

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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R875 EFA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R875 EFA, 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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R875 EFA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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