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R922 TKU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 161,161 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 157,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 153,461 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear arches full of mud

Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 142,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,793 miles

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

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eng oil leak. oil on pipes. oil around handbrake drum

rear tyres

seats in luggage compartment not fitted

sills coroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 135,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eng oil leak.oil on pipes.oil around handbrake drum

rear tyres

seats in luggage compartment not fitted

sills coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,000 miles

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

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

oil around handbrake drum

oil on pipes

sills coroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 128,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil around handbrake drum

oil on pipes

sills coroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 118,120 miles

rear body crossmember & body mounts coroded

rear seats in luggage area removed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,729 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,729 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,179 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 105,179 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,533 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 98,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,511 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,187 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 83,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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R922 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R922 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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What year was R922 TKU registered?

R922 TKU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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