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R412 NNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,939 mi
Last recorded143,939 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 NNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 143,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

exhaust welded patches on it and slightly peppered

raer cross member welded but will need additional weling soon

sills starting 2 corrode and will need repairing soon

Fail 23 May 2008 143,932 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front oil leak & o/s/f disc scored

Pass 27 Apr 2007 136,730 miles

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

n/s rear shock mount slightly worn rubber

Fail 20 Apr 2007 136,717 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 129,861 miles

n/s/f tyre worn in patches and thge limit

Fail 24 Feb 2006 129,796 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn near limit and in patches

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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R412 NNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R412 NNP, 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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R412 NNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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