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R151 NAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,101 mi
Last recorded218,101 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 218,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 208,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside covered in mud

Pass 12 Feb 2021 204,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in mud

Fail 11 Feb 2021 204,517 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in mud

Pass 18 Feb 2020 198,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 190,441 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 181,879 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 181,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 178,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor showing signs of surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

power steering pipe showing light misting

Pass 30 Jan 2016 174,016 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shock slightly weak

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 171,947 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 171,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake disks slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 166,152 miles

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 166,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake fluid level low

Front & rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 166,103 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 162,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 162,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,474 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters deteriorating

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2011 140,946 miles

exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.front road springs corroded.front too rear & nsf metal brake pipe corroded.outer sills corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 123,982 miles

front too rear & rear axle brake pipes corroded.front brake discs corroded.outer sills corroded.slight play nsr hub.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 98,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,177 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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R151 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R151 NAU, 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 R151 NAU registered?

R151 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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