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R894 VYB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,265 mi
Last recorded129,265 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 VYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,265 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 129,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 129,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner wing badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,815 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 125,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,872 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged not part of test (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear rear brake pipes coved in paint seam two be ok

Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bumper inscure

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,696 miles

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

all 4 tyres start to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,566 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,698 miles

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

all r seats missing

ex center mount damaged

nsr indicator damaged

osf ind damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,834 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear seats removed

Fail 1 Sep 2011 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

some corrosion on o/s/ outer sill

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,196 miles

exhaust corroded

some corrosion on o/s/ outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,604 miles

front no.plate,bumper loose

fuel tank filler tube perished

o/s floor and sills corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,604 miles

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

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

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

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

front no.plate,bumper loose

fuel tank filler tube perished

o/s floor and sills corroded

rear sidelamp inop

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,767 miles

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

front no,plate loose secured only by wire

o/s/r body mount corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no,plate loose secured only by wire

o/s/r body mount corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,422 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,467 miles

rear rubber coupling on propshaft is worn slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,586 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 48,551 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R894 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R894 VYB, 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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R894 VYB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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