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R120 NUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,915 mi
Last recorded177,915 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 177,915 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 177,893 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dashboard insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 172,765 miles

all repairs from previous test

Fail 24 Sep 2018 172,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached fronu u j (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 170,077 miles

all body mounts corroded

boot floor corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,985 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,760 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 85,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,921 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,818 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,171 miles

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

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

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

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

front o/s hub has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,363 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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R120 NUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R120 NUF, 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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R120 NUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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