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R992 MSO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 MSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 114,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front bump stops missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,249 miles

Corrosion of chassis on nearside rear not in a prescribed area

Corrosion to offside front door shut not within a prescribed area

Exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded and deteriorated

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

General underbody corrosion to chassis members and suspension components (incl. coil springs)

Slight corrosion / previous repair to offside rear door shut within prescribed area of seatbelt mounting

Slight corrosion to nearside rear door shut within prescribed area of seatbelt mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,858 miles

general body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,905 miles

genral surface corosion

Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

genral surface corosion

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,614 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,224 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 90,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,904 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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R992 MSO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R992 MSO, 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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R992 MSO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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