MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
all chasis slightly corroded and all welding heavily undersealed
all rear boot floor and around rear shockers slightly corroded
both front outriggers slightly corroded
nearside rear outer quarter panel bottom corroded
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all chassis where not corroded excessive is slightly corroded
all rear body mounts slightly corroded
all rear boot floor and and around rear shockers slightly corroded
both front outriggers slightly corroded
nearside rear outer quarter panel bottom corrroded
exhaust very thin and corroded
play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes
stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust very thin and corroded
play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes
stonechip in windscreen
corrosion on offside front rear axle brake pipes
play in both drag link ends
play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes
stone chip in windscreen
nearside front swivel hub oil seal leaking
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
rear diff leaking oil
rear propshaft coupling worn
steering box oil seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R251 NRG, 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 R251 NRG registered?
R251 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R251 NRG safe to buy?
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