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R399 NPN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 NPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 100,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 100,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70/r16 105h bfg (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,980 miles

exhaust blowing manifold area

nearside front mirror broken

Fail 5 Aug 2013 94,980 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)

exhaust blowing manifold area

nearside front mirror broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,980 miles

exhaust blowing from manifold area

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 94,980 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing from manifold area

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,224 miles

corrosion started to offside front chassis

edges rear disc s corroded

front brake pads low

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2011 93,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion started to offside front chassis

edges rear disc s corroded

front brake pads low

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,249 miles

exhaust blowing offside engine area

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded and edges lipped and corroded change with brake pads

Fail 12 Jul 2010 91,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

exhaust blowing offside engine area

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded and edges lipped and corroded change with brake pads

Fail 4 Jul 2009 88,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to offside and nearside rear innerwheel arches

Pass 4 Jul 2009 88,705 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear innerwheel arches

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,726 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 85,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,988 miles

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,264 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 79,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 R399 NPN, 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 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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