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R109 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,264 mi
Last recorded179,264 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 179,264 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 174,042 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 168,950 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 168,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,742 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 161,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 155,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 155,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,042 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake discs inner face badly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,307 miles

Both front axle swivel seals leaking oil

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 130,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front axle swivel seals leaking oil

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R bumpstop missing

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 126,841 miles

front and rear discs corroded

rear prop shaft rubber cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 119,655 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED!

Signs of deteriation on all suspension bushes and rear propshaft rubber joint.

Windscreen is chipped. Front number plate is faded. Signs of oil leakage from engine. Signs of corrosion on front metal brake pipe sections.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 116,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,456 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN NEAR SIDE MAIN INNER CHASSIS RAIL NEAR REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTING.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,867 miles

ADVISE : REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED AND BLOWING.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 95,202 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE TEARING ON EDGE.

ADVISE : SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF FLUID FROM POWER STEERING BOX .

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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R109 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R109 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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R109 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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