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R399 LCG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,076 mi
Last recorded241,076 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 LCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 241,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body insecure crossion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure crossion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 iner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure crossion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure crossion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 iner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting iner rear door (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

slight crossion all round

Pass 28 Mar 2018 230,483 miles

slight crossion all round

Pass 13 Apr 2017 223,399 miles

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

slight crossion all round

Fail 4 Apr 2017 223,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight crossion all round

Pass 4 Apr 2016 217,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 212,149 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 212,121 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 207,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 207,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 205,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 183,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 177,718 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 174,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 162,331 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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R399 LCG 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 R399 LCG, 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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R399 LCG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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