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R212 VNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,990 mi
Last recorded179,990 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 VNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 179,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 170,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk cover missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

rear floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2014 165,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracky on sidewalls

nearside rear bump stop missing

propshaft UJ has slight play(front prop rear joint)

rear propshaft rubber drive deterioreted.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 162,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres cracky on sidewalls

nearside rear bump stop missing

propshaft UJ has slight play(front prop rear joint)

rear propshaft rubber drive deterioreted.

slight fuel leak at lift pump

Pass 26 Nov 2013 152,318 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 144,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 144,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,555 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 138,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/side step has corrosion and sharp edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,024 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 128,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2009 119,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,843 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 100,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,110 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 90,110 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

N/S doorstep loose

N/S rear bumpstop missing

Oil leak

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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R212 VNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R212 VNP, 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 R212 VNP registered?

R212 VNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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