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R967 RFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

199,893 mi
Last recorded199,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 RFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 199,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2019 199,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 189,756 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 189,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated bolt insecure (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 177,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 177,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 166,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,469 miles

o/s/f tracktor joint slight wear

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Jun 2015 151,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tracktor joint slight wear

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jun 2014 149,697 miles

corrosion on all chassis rails

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

o/s/r bump stop missing

wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2014 149,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

corrosion on all chassis rails

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

o/s/r bump stop missing

wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,516 miles

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion both front top inner wings BORDERLINE

heavy corrosion on all of chassis

oil leak on engine

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

repairs to both n/s and o/s sills

repairs to n/s and o/s undersills

Fail 6 Jun 2013 147,512 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside 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)

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

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion both front top inner wings BORDERLINE

heavy corrosion on all of chassis

oil leak on engine

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

repairs to n/s and o/s undersills

Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,784 miles

Condition of exhaust

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 142,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Condition of exhaust

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 135,599 miles

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to main brake pipe to rear flexi

Corosion to rear brake pipes across rear axle to calipers

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,412 miles

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to brake pipes across rear axle

Corsion throughout underbody

Oil leak

Wear to front & rear tyres on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,409 miles

condition of diesel leak of pipes

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2009 127,385 miles

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

condition of diesel leak off pipes

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 123,173 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,428 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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R967 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R967 RFP, 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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R967 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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