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R282 FNC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,785 mi
Last recorded171,785 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 FNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 171,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 171,476 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 169,183 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,093 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight leak steering box

Fail 11 Feb 2020 167,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting back of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight leak steering box

Pass 12 Feb 2019 165,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear of both sills /wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 165,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear of both sills /wheel arch slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 163,340 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 161,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 159,245 miles

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

corrosion rear boot floor

Fail 25 Jan 2016 159,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion rear boot floor

Pass 4 Feb 2015 155,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 15,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 151,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 156,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 141,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 131,125 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front flitch panel

Fail 25 Jan 2011 135,125 miles

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion to o/s front flitch panel

Pass 24 Feb 2010 128,770 miles

slight play in balljoint of steering drop arm

slight play in n/s front suspension possible balljoint

Fail 24 Feb 2010 128,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in balljoint of steering drop arm

slight play in n/s front suspension possible balljoint

Pass 16 Feb 2009 122,617 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 122,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 117,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 105,429 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre's very close to limits.

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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R282 FNC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R282 FNC, 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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R282 FNC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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