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R880 MCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,370 mi
Last recorded156,370 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,370 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Feb 2018 154,354 miles

corrosion evident on front to rear brake pipes

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 14 Aug 2017 154,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in front & rear inner wings

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,226 miles

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

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,980 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident in front & rear inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Aug 2014 150,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 148,524 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 148,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 143,728 miles

corrosion evident in rear body

Pass 20 Jul 2011 131,457 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,128 miles

corrosion evident in rear flooring

Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion evident in rear flooring

Pass 18 Jul 2009 108,345 miles

corrosion evident underbody

Fail 18 Jul 2009 108,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion evident underbody

Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,563 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 81,129 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,048 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 69,048 miles

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

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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R880 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R880 MCF, 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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R880 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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