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R479 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,140 mi
Last recorded157,140 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 152,629 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 148,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,525 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 141,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 138,635 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 138,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,165 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 120,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 111,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 106,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 105,304 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 105,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R479 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R479 DNS, 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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R479 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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