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S190 ARC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,960 mi
Last recorded180,960 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 ARC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 180,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple underside front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 178,353 miles

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

Offside Front battery loose in tray

inner sills corroded nearside and offside

running board mounts deteriorated nearside and offside

Fail 16 May 2017 178,346 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A arm at top of differential (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door opening and under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 indicators not working

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

Offside Front battery loose in tray

Rear nearside and offside cargo floor edges corroded

inner sills corroded nearside and offside

running board mounts deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 12 Apr 2016 172,801 miles

advise rear shocker bushes worn / n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 161,801 miles

advise corrosio to various ponts

Pass 20 Mar 2013 154,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 148,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 143,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 133,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 115,579 miles

ADVISE N/S REA QUARTER AND CPOST DAMAGED

Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,963 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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S190 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S190 ARC, 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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What year was S190 ARC registered?

S190 ARC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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