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R921 KBM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,536 mi
Last recorded209,536 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 KBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 209,536 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 209,452 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear of fuel tank floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 205,612 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 205,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 202,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 198,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 195,350 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 195,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 195,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 183,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 176,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 166,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 156,616 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 148,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 141,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 133,300 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,190 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 121,815 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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R921 KBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R921 KBM, 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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R921 KBM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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