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R991 HAT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

180,202 mi
Last recorded180,202 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 HAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 180,202 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 173,591 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside arch area complete, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill & inner arch area, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above shock absorber area, been plate welded,& traces of bodyfiller found. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole complete inside arch area, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above Exhaust back box area, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill & inner arch area, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above shock absorber area, been plate welded & traces of bodyfiller found. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service & Parking brakes have only just met the requirements.

front to rear underbody & chassis corroded.

most parts of underbody covered in undersealer.

underbody & chassis presented in wet/muddy condition.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 173,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded whole complete inside arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above Exhaust back box area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside arch area complete (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service & Parking brakes have only just met the requirements.

front to rear underbody & chassis corroded.

underbody & chassis presented in wet/muddy condition.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 166,539 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 166,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 155,955 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 155,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 148,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 148,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 144,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 144,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 137,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 137,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 127,279 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 127,279 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 115,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 115,382 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 105,355 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 94,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R991 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R991 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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R991 HAT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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