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R176 DNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,029 mi
Last recorded206,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 DNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 206,029 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2014 205,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front prop insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 193,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 189,809 miles

slight play in front hubs

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2012 189,804 miles

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

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

oil leak

oil leak

slight play in front hubs

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

underside surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 183,991 miles

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

slight seep from feul pump.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 160,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 142,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 125,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/r indicator lense cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 118,872 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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R176 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R176 DNW, 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 R176 DNW registered?

R176 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R176 DNW safe to buy?

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