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R964 MAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

145,474 mi
Last recorded145,474 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 MAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 145,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged reciver covers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 145,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged reciver covers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,639 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front body fixing corroded

Offside Rear body fixing corroded

recommend treating undercarriage

Fail 11 Mar 2019 122,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced sill outside 30 cm from anchorage point (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outside 30 cm from anchorage point

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

chassis is corroding recommend treating undercarriage

Pass 4 May 2018 121,775 miles

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

corrosion on all of underside

Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,050 miles

corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion offside front brake pipe

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

centre seat belt catch covers missing

corrosion by all outriggers

corrosion visible area of sills, side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 121,049 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

centre seat belt catch covers missing

corrosion by all outriggers

corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion offside front brake pipe

corrosion visible area of sills, side skirts fitted

foot brake reading near minimum requirement

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,160 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

corrosion by all outriggers

corrosion offside front brake pipe

corrosion visible area of sills, side skirts fitted

nearside rear disc badly corroded

rear seats not secured for use

staining on steering box

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil both axle seals leaking (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both front wheel arches corroded

corrosion by all outriggers

corrosion offside front brake pipe

corrosion visible area of sills, side skirts fitted

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside rear disc badly corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear seats not secured for use

staining on steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,759 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

both wheel arches under bonnet corroded

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion both rear chassis legs by springs

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear seat belt catch cover damaged

offside rear body mounting area corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres low inner edges

both wheel arches under bonnet corroded

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion both rear chassis legs by springs

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front shock absorber leaking but not excessivly

nearside rear seat belt catch cover damaged

offside front axle seal leaking but not excessivly

offside rear body mounting area corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,307 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both front steering swivels leaking

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion on both inner wheel arches

nearside front bumper insecure

power steering pipe from pump to box corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 20 Jan 2014 114,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both front steering swivels leaking

centre seat belt catch cover missing

corrosion on both inner wheel arches

nearside front bumper insecure

power steering pipe from pump to box corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear seat belt buckle outer plastic missing

oil leaking from suspension swivels

slight oil misting from power steering pipes

windscreen cracked lower right

Fail 13 Dec 2012 111,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear seat belt buckle outer plastic missing

oil leaking from suspension swivels

slight oil misting from power steering pipes

windscreen cracked lower right

Pass 9 Dec 2011 107,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight leak from power steering pipes

Fail 2 Dec 2011 107,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 104,485 miles

offside rear tyre slow punture

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slow punture

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,231 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

front powered steering pipes corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded

slight movement in o/s/f swival joint

Pass 6 Sep 2007 91,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,380 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 88,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R964 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R964 MAU, 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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R964 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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