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R291 NGC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,996 mi
Last recorded214,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 214,996 miles

Offside front corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jan 2014 212,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 212,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 211,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 209,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake discs rusted

corrosion appearing at front inner wings,and areas close to seat belt mounts

off/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

patch welded in some vital areas

propshaft rear rubber joint deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2011 209,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs rusty

front reg. plate deteriorated

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2010 203,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade breaking up advise change

slight corrosion on body work at rear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 195,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2008 188,296 miles

rear brake pipes deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2008 188,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear axle bushes all worn close to limit

o/s rear tyre wall cracking and is close to wear limit.Both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

rear diff oil leak

rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2007 181,296 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

front no.plate damaged

noise from fron pully area/bearing or loose?

Pass 6 Jan 2006 172,881 miles

offside track rod end rubber dust cover split and perrished

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 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R291 NGC, 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 R291 NGC registered?

R291 NGC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R291 NGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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