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R977 RFP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,664 mi
Last recorded206,664 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 RFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 206,664 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 198,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 191,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 185,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 178,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,126 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 172,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 167,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 167,100 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 162,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 162,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 157,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 154,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 146,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 146,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 135,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 114,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,412 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 96,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R977 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R977 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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R977 RFP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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