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R876 KPR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

243,251 mi
Last recorded243,251 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 KPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 243,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 243,190 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 238,242 miles

boot floor rusty

chassis has been welded

front tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2020 238,227 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

boot floor rusty

chassis has been welded

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 231,286 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2018 231,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 225,074 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

track rod end boots perished

Fail 20 Nov 2017 225,055 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

track rod end boots perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 216,347 miles

both front tyres perished

chassis rusty

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2016 216,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

chassis rusty

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2015 209,333 miles

Damage to front screen

Engine oil leak,

Fail 6 Oct 2015 209,333 miles

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

Damage to front screen

Engine oil leak,

Fail 3 Sep 2015 209,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Drivers seat is in poor condition

Oil leaks

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen is damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2014 201,011 miles

Both front inner wings rusty

Both sills are very rusty, with major repairs

Main chassis is very rusty.

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

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs very rusty.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 200,987 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)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Both front inner wings rusty

Both sills are very rusty, with major repairs

Main chassis is very rusty.

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

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs very rusty.

Rust holes in o/s/f sill.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 193,089 miles

Chip in front screen.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 193,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Chip in front screen.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 185,859 miles

Both rear brake discs are very rusty.

Vehicle very heavly welded with lots of patches.

n/s/f brake hose perished.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 185,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

n/s/f brake hose perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 179,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 179,433 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 171,367 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 171,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 162,473 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 162,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 154,852 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 154,788 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 145,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 123,558 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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R876 KPR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R876 KPR, 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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R876 KPR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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