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R251 NRG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 NRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,748 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 124,736 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 114,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 102,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,265 miles

exhaust very thin and corroded

play in rear shock absorber mounting bushes

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 29 Feb 2008 98,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,256 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,521 miles

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.

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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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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R251 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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