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R28 FNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,226 mi
Last recorded96,226 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 FNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,433 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,870 miles

Inner surface of offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,223 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corroded parts could hole if excess prsure was used to test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,811 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 72,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 63,687 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,687 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R28 FNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R28 FNS, 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 R28 FNS registered?

R28 FNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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