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R885 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,599 mi
Last recorded165,599 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 165,599 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 165,589 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Under carriage corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 165,333 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,332 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (from front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe rusty and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front hub seals weeping

Front exhaust pipe flexi slightly blowing

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe across axel rusty and corrroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2019 155,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 149,923 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 149,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and inner sill front and rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 143,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 143,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2016 139,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 134,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 125,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,031 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

offside front inner wing excessively corroded outside of pescribed areas

Fail 30 Oct 2012 122,031 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

battery insecure

offside front inner wing excessively corroded outside of pescribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2011 119,155 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not tested

slight play felt in steering joints unable to locate reason

strong smell of diesel no leaks seen

surface rust to o/s sill area

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,155 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r belt not tested

slight play felt in steering joints unable to locate reason

strong smell of diesel no leaks seen

surface rust to o/s sill area

Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,289 miles

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

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

off side outter sill corrioded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,344 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 106,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,080 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 90,080 miles

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

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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R885 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R885 TKU, 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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R885 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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