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R917 VDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,137 mi
Last recorded158,137 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 158,137 miles

Heavily modified vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,068 miles

Heavily modified vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2019
Pass 1 Dec 2018 157,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,678 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 152,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 152,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 140,479 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis both sides slightly corroded

rust various areas underside

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Jul 2012 127,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,782 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside inner wings

front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

reverse lamps inopp

some corrosion to offside inner sill but is outside the area of structual importance

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to offside and nearside inner wings

front metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

reverse lamps inopp

Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,834 miles

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 113,834 miles

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

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 104,734 miles

Nearside rear body mounting corroded but not in area of structual importance.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight play to offside front wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion to rear floor pan

Fail 9 Jun 2009 104,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear body mounting corroded but not in area of structual importance.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play to offside front wheel bearing.

Surface corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,060 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear slightly noisey

power steering box weaping

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 75,248 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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R917 VDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R917 VDV, 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 R917 VDV registered?

R917 VDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R917 VDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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