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R976 HAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,797 mi
Last recorded174,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 174,797 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/S and O/S inner sills badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 172,022 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour In the bumper (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 172,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both front coil springs corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour In the bumper (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 167,910 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both more movement than usual (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front movement in front propshaft rear universal joint

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 167,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both more movement than usual (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front movement in front propshaft rear universal joint

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both front worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 164,342 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulk head panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis/boot flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,814 miles

Central Rear seat belt receiver outer cover missing

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulkhead panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan joint with wheel arch panel rusting badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 159,672 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s & o/s body mounting panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch panel next to seat belt anchor point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt receiver outer cover missing

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s bulkhead panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan joint with wheel arch panel rusting badly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,749 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f bulkhead panel at body mounting rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 154,587 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f bulkhead panel at body mounting rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sills at rear end (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s/rear wheel arch panels (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody/rear boot flooring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rusted badly (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

underbody /chassis/outer sill panels rusting badly

Fail 14 Jan 2016 146,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

underbody /chassis/outer sill panels rusting badly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,229 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/front bulkhead panal rusting badly

outer sill panals rusting

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Fail 20 Jan 2015 143,215 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/front bulkhead panal rusting badly

outer sill panals rusting

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Pass 16 Dec 2013 137,283 miles

Oil leak

both side steps. frames rusted badly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,019 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front hud assembly leaking badly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,125 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/front bulk head panal rusting badly

o/s/rear brake disc rusting

Fail 20 Dec 2011 124,116 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/front bulk head panal rusting badly

o/s/rear brake disc rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,636 miles

oil leak on engine

unable to check brake pipes fully due to protective coatings

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 99,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,204 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 80,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,781 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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R976 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R976 HAT, 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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R976 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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