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R189 CNH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,705 mi
Last recorded182,705 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 CNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 182,705 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front brake pipes rusting

Fail 20 Sep 2013 187,700 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 171,123 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

hand brake lever security

rear exhaust tail pipe cooroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 171,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

hand brake lever security

rear exhaust tail pipe cooroding

Pass 23 Aug 2011 165,751 miles

both number plates discolouring

outer sills corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2011 165,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates discolouring

outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 159,572 miles

both num ber plates discolouring

brake pipes corroding

nearside front indicator condensated

screen damaged

track rod end gaiers split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 153,399 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING

CHIPS TO SCREEN

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS FULL OF WATER

O/S/F & N/S/F SHOCK TURRETS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R COIL SPRING MOUNTINGS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R INNER ARCHES CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Fail 10 Aug 2009 152,751 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroding

both rear tyres worn to limit & out of shape

chips to screen

crack in windscreen

offside & nearside front inner arches corroding

offside & nearside front shock turrets corroding

offside & nearside rear coil spring mountings corroding

offside & nearside rear inner arches corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2008 138,933 miles

crack to windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2007 126,735 miles

oil leak from engine †oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Aug 2006 116,733 miles

SCREEN DAMAGED

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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R189 CNH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R189 CNH, 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 R189 CNH registered?

R189 CNH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R189 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 CNH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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