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R114 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

260,956 mi
Last recorded260,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 260,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 255,116 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 248,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 248,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings/pins (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 242,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 234,956 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 234,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 225,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 225,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 216,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 209,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 203,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 203,250 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 194,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear cross member corroded but not affecting any load bearing points

Fail 15 Jan 2009 194,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear cross member corroded but not affecting any load bearing points

Fail 11 Jan 2008 181,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 181,949 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 181,647 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

front drag link end gaiter split

front propshaft bolts loose

Fail 31 Aug 2006 178,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake lever pulls almost to stop

play in both front swivels

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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R114 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R114 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 R114 DGV registered?

R114 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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