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R980 HAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,016 mi
Last recorded197,016 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 197,016 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 195,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 188,917 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 182,284 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 182,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 173,729 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

In hub / cv joint seals slight leakage

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front under drivers door corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 168,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 160,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 154,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 154,485 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 148,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 148,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,717 miles

rear prop shaft poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 133,384 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 133,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 126,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 126,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 121,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 116,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 112,059 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)

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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R980 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R980 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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R980 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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