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R943 EKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,961 mi
Last recorded108,961 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,961 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,817 miles

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

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

Offside Inner cill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parts of underbody/ chassis corroded but not excessive

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

Rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,162 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Rear body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parts of underbody/ chassis corroded but not excessive

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

Rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

parts of underbody corroded but not excessive

Fail 10 Feb 2015 102,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

parts of underbody corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2014 99,348 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,330 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all body mounting very rusty and correded

sill and under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all body mounting very rusty and correded

sill and under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,080 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,570 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,312 miles

diff pinion oil seal leak

engine oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r inner wing corroded

rear discs poor condition

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,103 miles

Nearside rear antiroll bar link arm has slight wear in ball joint

O/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 4 May 2006 76,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight judder from parking brake (tested on wet roads)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,111 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight judder from parking brake (tested on wet roads)

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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R943 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R943 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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R943 EKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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