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R160 NPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,972 mi
Last recorded33,972 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,972 miles

slight oil leak from front swivel joints

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from front swivel joints

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,787 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 24,237 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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R160 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,952cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R160 NPN, 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 R160 NPN registered?

R160 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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