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R995 RTH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 RTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 144,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 30 Oct 2018 144,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,846 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounts - both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front body wheel arches have excessive corrosion but away from body mounts etc

corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Oct 2017 139,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides - rear most body mounts! (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounts - both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front body wheel arches have excessive corrosion but away from body mounts etc

corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,663 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear propshaft donut slight perishing

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

vehicle fully undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2016 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear propshaft donut slight perishing

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

vehicle fully undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2015 127,166 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes - hocky stick arm on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - hocky arm - perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes - perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight week from N/S front swivel ball

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

slight weeping from O/S front swivel ball

underside of vehicle fully painted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,376 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside of vehicle painted

Pass 21 Oct 2013 115,495 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 115,461 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,543 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 88,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 57,442 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 57,442 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 57,318 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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R995 RTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R995 RTH, 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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R995 RTH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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