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R941 HSX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 HSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,133 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill by mount (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill by mount (6.1.B.1a)

only front seats fitted

propshaft rubber split

Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

only two front seats fitted

propshaft rear rubber dounut cracked through

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,342 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,197 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r foor plate buy mount not full welded but body sucure

rear propshaft rubber joint split

Fail 30 Oct 2014 94,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r foor plate buy mount not full welded but body sucure

rear propshaft rubber joint split

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,647 miles

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

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

differential oil leaking onto steering damper

engine oil leaking onto power steering pipe

nearside front axle trailing arm bushes worn

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside shock absorber lower bush worn causing slight play

nearside tractor joint seals slightly leaking

offside front axle trailing arm bushes worn

offside front body mounting point corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,622 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

differential oil leaking onto steering damper

engine oil leaking onto power steering pipe

nearside front axle trailing arm bushes worn

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside shock absorber lower bush worn causing slight play

nearside tractor joint seals slightly leaking

offside front axle trailing arm bushes worn

offside front body mounting point corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,910 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills both sides showing signs of corrosion

lens broken n/s/r lower light

oil leaks from engine

steering box damp by seal

steps both sides corroded and not strong enough to stand on.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills both sides showing signs of corrosion

lens broken n/s/r lower light

oil leaks from engine

steering box damp by seal

steps both sides corroded and not strong enough to stand on.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,096 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear seats have been removed and seat belts disconected so unable to test as not there

both head lamps held in with cable ties.

corrsion to o/s/r top arch -- n/s/r top and lower arch -- o/s/r arch to floor -- o/s/r body by o/s/r mount.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,843 miles

auxillary door steps corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,793 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s auxillary door steps corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,371 miles

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

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

rear axle oil leak

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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R941 HSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R941 HSX, 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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R941 HSX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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