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R142 PNR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 PNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,772 miles

PAS Pipes damp

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

brake pipes heavily corroded along n/s chassis rail

excessive corrosion in sills n/s and o/s but not in prescribed areas / general corrosion on chassis and body in prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of MOT.

rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes worn

slight oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

PAS Pipes damp

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

brake pipes heavily corroded along n/s chassis rail

excessive corrosion in sills n/s and o/s but not in prescribed areas / general corrosion on chassis and body in prescribed areas not considered excessive at time of MOT.

rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes worn

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,366 miles

oil leaks and oil on min mark

p.a.s pipes damp

steel brake pipes corroded in places

steering rod end gaiter perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 106,358 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering rod end gaiter perished

hand brake at end of adjustment

oil leaks and oil on min mark

p.a.s pipes damp

steel brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,091 miles

evidence of coolant leak

slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2010 101,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

evidence of coolant leak

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,011 miles

parking brake has long travel

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,004 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise n/s/f driveshaft noisy when rotatred

parking brake has long travel

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,369 miles

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

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

advise play in both front hubs

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 19 Nov 2008 89,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

advise play in both front hubs

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,621 miles

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

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

advise oil level at minimum and has oil leaks

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge monitor

Fail 19 Nov 2007 84,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advise oil level at minimum and has oil leaks

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge monitor

Pass 9 Dec 2006 79,225 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 69,816 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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R142 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R142 PNR, 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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R142 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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