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BIG 5979

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,846 mi
Last recorded170,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5979
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 170,846 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

SRS light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 154,842 miles

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

advise s r s light on

steering box appears to be leaking but serviceable

Fail 2 Feb 2010 154,839 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise s r s light on

steering box appears to be leaking but serviceable

Fail 4 Jan 2010 153,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear crossmember corroding

srs light on

Pass 10 Nov 2008 144,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 137,228 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 133,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BIG 5979 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BIG 5979, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BIG 5979?

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What year was BIG 5979 registered?

BIG 5979 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is BIG 5979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5979 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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