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R889 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,888 mi
Last recorded181,888 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 181,888 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 181,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front pads moving in calipers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 178,099 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 173,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 166,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 158,526 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 149,586 miles

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

n/s/f swival joint leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 139,586 miles

All 4 disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 121,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,584 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 116,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 110,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 104,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 104,534 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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R889 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R889 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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R889 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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