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R968 RFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 RFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 128,886 miles

Oil leak ()

steering brush slight play.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,366 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,359 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended socket missing (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,404 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

taol gate only latching on first catch

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 116,892 miles

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

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

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

advise slight corrosion nearside front outer rail

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,128 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,272 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 109,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,757 miles

advise offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,173 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 102,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR bumper end is missimg

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,773 miles

As previous advisory

Fail 6 Jun 2007 95,773 miles

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

Covers missing on rear seat belt clips.

Pass 5 May 2006 88,479 miles

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Fail 2 May 2006 88,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cover missing on rear seat belt buckle.

N/S/R Tail light in bumper not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R968 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R968 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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R968 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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