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R958 KMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 KMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 121,597 miles

nearside sill seam corroded

power steering fluid pipes damp

rear axle steel brake pipe corroded

rear floor corroded

steel brake pipe to rear flexy hose close to excessively corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 121,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

vehicle under-sealed

Pass 9 May 2012 118,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 113,783 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 113,783 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 110,567 miles

Offside Front 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 108,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,897 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 95,548 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SEAT BELT AND STALK NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT IS STRAPPED IN POSITION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR TRANSFER BOX SEAL LEAKING ADJOINING PARKING BRAKE DRUM

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,515 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED CHILD SEATS FITTED 0/S HEAD LAMP DAMAGED MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED EXHAUST CORRODED O/S RUNNING BOARD CORRODED

Fail 28 Jul 2006 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Chip in O/S headlamp unit

N/S and O/S rear outer seat belts not fully tested child seats fitted

O/S running board corroded underside

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear pads appear low

Surface rust front to rear main metal brake pipe by centre retaining clip

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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R958 KMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R958 KMV, 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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R958 KMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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