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R144 PNR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,145 mi
Last recorded173,145 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 173,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 168,732 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 168,732 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 164,997 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 160,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 160,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 155,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 97,523 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 97,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R144 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R144 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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R144 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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