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R906 SCF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 SCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,805 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

extensive weld repairs to offside and nearside wheel arches

offside rear lower side light dim

offside rear tyre starting to get low on outer edge

oil leak

rear chassis and cross member rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2015 139,790 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

battery poorly secured

extensive weld repairs to offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arches

offside and nearside center and rear floor pans corroded

offside and nearside front and rear inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

offside front outersill corroded

oil around engine and gearbox

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis and cross member corroded heavily

road test carried out for brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2014 139,739 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 132,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,993 miles

brake pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear drop links worn badly

sills floor and chassis all very rusty and weak

Pass 19 May 2010 118,321 miles

rear floor rear wheel arches sills and chassis all holed very rusty and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 113,567 miles

floors sills and chassis all very rusty and weak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 107,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,104 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 102,104 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,051 miles

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

bad oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2005 89,660 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chassis very rusty

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2005 89,660 miles

chassis very rusty

metal brake pipes rusty

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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R906 SCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R906 SCF, 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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What year was R906 SCF registered?

R906 SCF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R906 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 SCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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