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R887 MCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 118,798 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing bulk head under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside outer track rod joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

body work corroded various places

corrosion showing in chassis

inner and outer sills corroded

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2024 118,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,735 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion showing in chassis

corrosion showing various places

Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a bar arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner a bar arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis where fuel tank strap mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose mounting strap corroded through but cannot move from mounting above chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings,both sills,floors,rear wheelboxes+sill ends,door shuts,body mountings etc showing corrosion/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil weeping/wept on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in patches (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in patches (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush +o/s lower shocker cups deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing/corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,536 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,hloors,wheel boxes,inner wings,body mountings etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres starting to get lower+treadwear slightly uneven etc

Fail 23 Sep 2022 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint boot deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills,hloors,wheel boxes,inner wings,body mountings etc showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box leaking on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres starting to get lower+treadwear slightly uneven etc

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,985 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body mounts/out riggers showing corrosion

rear tyres starting to get lower on edges+slight perishing starting

wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer siils.floors ect showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box on limit (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body mounts/out riggers showing corrosion

rear tyres starting to get lower on edges+slight perishing starting

wheelboxes/inner wings,inner+outer siils.floors ect showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,679 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil on limit (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

alt drive belt slightly noisy

body mounts/outriggers showing corrosion

chassis showing corrosion in places

chassis showing corrosion in places

exhaust showing deterioration

front wheelboxes/inner wings,rear wheelboxes,inner+outer sills,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,062 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front inner sills/body mounts,out riggers corroded/corroded+holed outside prescribed area

n/s inner+outer sill corroded on limit

rear numberplate cracked/deteriorated

sills,sill ends,rear wheelboxes,floors,body mountings,b pillars,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded

steering box weeping on limit

swivel joint weep

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a/bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front tyre treadwear slightly uneven

front wheel boxes/inner wings,inner+outer sills,body mountings,floor,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded+n/s sill on limit

o/s front fog not working

pas box weeping ion limit

rear numberplate lights dim

rear numberplate showing deterioration

rear tyres treadwear uneven/stepped+starting to get lower

swivel joints weeping

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,030 miles

o/s side repeater poor

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

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

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

both track rod arm joint dust seals deteriorated

both track rod ends have slight play

brake discs

footbrake feels slightly poor

front swivel joints weeping

numberplate lights dim

numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear suspension a bar ball joint dust seal deteriorated on limit

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

steering box weeping on limit

wheelboxes/inner wings,boot floors,rear wheelboxes,sills,body mountings,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both track rod arm joint dust seals deteriorated

both track rod ends have slight play

brake discs

footbrake feels slightly poor

front swivel joints weeping

numberplate lights dim

numberplate slightly deteriorated

o/s side repeater poor

rear suspension a bar ball joint dust seal deteriorated on limit

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

steering box weeping on limit

wheelboxes/inner wings,boot floors,rear wheelboxes,sills,body mountings,chassis in places etc showing corrosion/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on corroded limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s (5.2.6)

b,pillar corroded on limit

body mountings showing corrosion

footbrake feels slightly poor

front+rear wheelboxes,sills,floors,bootfloor etc showing corrosion/corroded/on limit

n/s front door slightly hard to open from outside

pas box weeping on limit

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

swivel joint weep

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+caliper pipes showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s+n/s front+rear (5.2.6)

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

boot floor+floors corroded

both front swivel joints weeping

both rear wheelboxes corroded on limit

inner+outer sills,body mountings,seatbelt mounts etc showing corrosion/corroded

n/s door hard to open from outside

n/s front wheelbearing has slight play

o/s rear seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing

pas box weeping on limit

sills corroded on limit

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s b pillar (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front+caliper pipes showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s+n/s front+rear (5.2.6)

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

boot floor+floors corroded

both front swivel joints weeping

both rear wheelboxes corroded on limit

inner+outer sills,body mountings,seatbelt mounts etc showing corrosion/corroded

n/s door hard to open from outside

n/s front wheelbearing has slight play

o/s rear seatbelt clasp plastic shroud missing

pas box weeping on limit

sills corroded on limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,276 miles

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

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

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

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

b,pillars,boot floor showing slight corrosion

front disc inner faces showing slight pitting

front swivel joint weeping

inner+outer sills,floors,front+rear wheelboxes/inner wings etc showing corrosion/corroded

o/s numberplate light dim

pas pipes/bottle weeping

steering box weeping on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,900 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake disc inner face sligtly pitted

inner+outer sills,all floor pans inc boot,front+rear wheelboxes,b pillars etc showing corrosion/corroded

numberplate lights slightly dim

o/s swivel joint weeping

pas pipes/bottle weeping

steering box weeping on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front inner wings/wheelboxes showing corrosion/corroded

number plate lights slightly dim

o/s front swivel joint has slight weep

pas header bottle pipes weeping

steering box weeping

tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,029 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres have uneven treadwear+getting lower

both inner+outer sills,b pillars,floor pans and rear boot floor showing corrosion/corroded

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front+rear wheelboxes showing corrosion/corroded

pas header pipes weeping

slight weep on swivel joints

steering box weeping

Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,711 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear floor panels and sills

front swivel joints weaping

front tyres uneavean tread wear

offside front inner wing corroded

rear arches/wheel boxes showing corrosion

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheel arches+o/s front wheel box +all floors and sills showing corrsion

n/s wiper blade

steering box weeping+fluid weeping

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,400 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven

power steering box weeping

power steering fluid leak at front

Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,994 miles

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

o/s rear tyre treadwear uneven

Fail 14 Sep 2007 86,994 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

o/s rear tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 80,238 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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R887 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R887 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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R887 MCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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