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R146 PNR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,918 mi
Last recorded123,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 PNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,918 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear door does not open

Fail 8 Jul 2010 123,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear door does not open

Pass 8 Jun 2009 114,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

front brake pads showing signs of wear

oil deposits offside of engine

Fail 28 May 2009 114,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

front brake pads showing signs of wear

oil deposits offside of engine

Pass 27 May 2008 103,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 95,156 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 89,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R146 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R146 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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R146 PNR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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