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R188 NAU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,841 mi
Last recorded160,841 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 160,841 miles

nearside rear inner sill surface

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,447 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2019 159,447 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 158,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 156,658 miles

nearside front link rod lower dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,060 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,980 miles

nearside front anti roll bar linkage lower dustcover slightly deteriated

nearside rear inner brake pad low

offside front trackrodend slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs slight surface corrsion

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 151,955 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside front anti roll bar linkage lower dustcover slightly deteriated

nearside rear inner brake pad low

offside front trackrodend slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs slight surface corrsion

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 142,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2012 138,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both numberplates slightly deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2011 135,402 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 129,275 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 121,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 114,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 107,826 miles

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

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

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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R188 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R188 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 R188 NAU registered?

R188 NAU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R188 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 NAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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