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R204 DNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 DNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 157,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis and boot floor badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 157,729 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis and boot floor badly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 154,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering box slight leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 154,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering box slight leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 150,343 miles

Power steering ram(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 150,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,315 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 7 Jan 2011 146,310 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2009 134,887 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 134,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 124,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 98,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 98,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R204 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R204 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 R204 DNW registered?

R204 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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