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R107 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,785 mi
Last recorded143,785 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,785 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms above rear diff bushes warn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,740 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper end cap missing

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing has bolts protruding (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing bolts protruding (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front bumper end cap missing

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,101 miles

Centre Rear seat belt clasp cover missing but still opperasional

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,733 miles

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

Offside front steering arm ball joint has slight play detected

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play detected

Oil leak

Vehicle rusty in places

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,260 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt catch housing/cover missing

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,839 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust clamp missing from centre exhaust

nearside rear seat belt clasp housing missing

offside rear brake disc corroded on the inner face

offside rear tyre tread out of shape slightly

rear propshaft rubber doughnut perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

slight corrosion around o/s/r body mounting point

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 87,890 miles

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

n/s headlight pattern only just visable due to condensation in lamp

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,025 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to rust

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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R107 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R107 DGV, 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 R107 DGV registered?

R107 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R107 DGV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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