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R960 SDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,500 mi
Last recorded172,500 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 172,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing/Floor. (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)

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

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,465 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 162,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 156,768 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 156,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 151,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 146,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 133,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,712 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,088 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 114,035 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 113,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,692 miles

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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R960 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R960 SDV, 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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R960 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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