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R291 DTG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 DTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 140,718 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside outer sill corroded within limits to seat belt and body mountings not excessive at time of test

nearside rear seat belt catch outer casing broken

nearside sill step heavily corroded

no battery or oil light etc illuminated on dash

offside and nearside rear lower wings loose (mountings corroded and broken)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

power steering box damp with oil

rear boot handle stiff to operate and release

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 121,582 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 101,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

steering box lower area damp

Fail 21 Sep 2007 101,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,483 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,897 miles

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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R291 DTG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R291 DTG, 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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R291 DTG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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