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R967 SDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,609 mi
Last recorded205,609 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 205,609 miles

Under sealer

Pass 21 Aug 2021 201,388 miles

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

Lower Underside covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2018 199,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 197,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 197,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 194,322 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 185,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded/ holed, at rear

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear floor corroding along seams.. And slight at body mounts.

Pass 28 May 2013 169,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 169,369 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 166,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 166,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 161,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 156,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 146,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 135,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 125,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 114,156 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 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R967 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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R967 SDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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