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R936 EKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 120,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 118,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,056 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 105,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,618 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 103,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,833 miles

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

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

chassis and body generally corroded

engine has oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front fog lamps loose

fuel pipes corroded

gas pipes and fittings corroded but customer does not use gas

general oil leaks from underneath

o/side and n/side inner wing holed behind head lamps

o/side front door lower corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear antiroll bar link gaitors perished

rear discs corroded on inner sides

rear end door needs key to open lock

rear radius arm bushes perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,833 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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all lpg pipe fittings showing signs of corrosion

both front fog lamps slightly insecure

centre and rear exhausts showing signs of corrosion and blowing slightly at joints

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaks

front diff.input oil seal leaking slightly

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s front brake disc inner edge slightly corroded

o/s front door bottom corroded but no sharp edges

one clip broke on n/s rear brake pipe but still secure

rear brake discs inner edges slightly corroded

rear end door catch faulty but can be opened and secured

small hole in o/s innerwing behind headlamp outside perscribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 100,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

cruise control pipes split

engine oil leaks

front diff.input seal leaking

fuel pipes corroded (slightly damp but not dripping)

lpg pipe fittings,filler and mounting brackets showing signs of corrosion

n/s drag link end gatior perished

o/s front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

o/s track rod end gatior split

only half of n/s windscreen washer jet working

rear step damper broke off

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis showing general signs of corrosion

n/side front fog lamp inoperative

o/side rear door showing signs of corrosion at edge

Fail 12 Jun 2010 95,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis showing general signs of corrosion

n/side front fog lamp inoperative

o/side rear door showing signs of corrosion at edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/f swivel housing leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck hose perished

leak on o/s/f swivel housing

Fail 11 Jun 2008 81,700 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck hose perished

leak on o/s/f swivel housing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 75,349 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 75,349 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f oil cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,904 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 68,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R936 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R936 EKH, 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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R936 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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