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R26 NJM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 NJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats been removed ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear diff worn leaking oil

Fail 13 Sep 2017 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats been removed ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear diff worn leaking oil

Fail 17 Aug 2017 133,234 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear seat mounting inner wing to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both suspension arms (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to upper (8.3.1d)

Front prop missing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,166 miles

Play in front prop front u.j.

Screen cracked behind mirror

Fail 22 Mar 2016 131,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls suspension on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in front prop front u.j.

Screen cracked behind mirror

Pass 23 Feb 2015 130,008 miles

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

damapness around p.a.s hoses

free play in steering wheel

front wipers smearing

n/s/ door mirror cracked

play in front wheel bearings

rear number plate poor

under body condition poor (corrosion)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 129,979 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

damapness around p.a.s hoses

free play in steering wheel

front wipers smearing

n/s/ door mirror cracked

play in front wheel bearings

rear number plate poor

under body condition poor (corrosion)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,327 miles

advance movement in n/s swivel joint

dampness around brake fluid resevoir

difficult to open o/s/f door and bonnet

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Dec 2013 118,242 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advanced play in n/s swivel joint

difficult to open o/s front door and bonnet

heavy dampness arond brake fluid resevoir

o/s front brake disc blue due to binding brakes

power steering noisy

wipers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,298 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak to rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,774 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

os head lamp cracked but aim ok

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 103,958 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,626 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 89,626 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R26 NJM 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 61.1%.

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 R26 NJM, 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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R26 NJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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