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R265 NRG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,587 mi
Last recorded118,587 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 NRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 118,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 118,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,838 miles

o,s,f. and n,s,f. inner arch corroded but not affecting its strenth

o,s. and n,s. sill corroded but not affecting its strenth

Fail 12 Aug 2014 100,874 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

inner wings corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,379 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,960 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear chassis mountings corroded

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 84,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

front axle bushes worn

o/s front tyre has cuts on sidewall

structure at n/s and o/s rear body mounts corroded and holed to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 66,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 66,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R265 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R265 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 R265 NRG registered?

R265 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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