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R969 MAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,976 mi
Last recorded169,976 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 MAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 169,976 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both front D bushes are deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills have been repaired

Fail 27 Jul 2018 169,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements oil leaking onto inner disc surface (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both front D bushes are deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills have been repaired

Pass 20 Jul 2017 164,777 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 164,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 159,263 miles

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

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

front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 159,263 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 153,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n.s.f. and o.s.f. inner wings slighty corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 148,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 148,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 142,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 142,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 131,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 124,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 118,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 112,069 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 111,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 105,479 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,414 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 98,299 miles

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

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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R969 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R969 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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R969 MAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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