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R498 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

182,179 mi
Last recorded182,179 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 182,179 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting several (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested all front brake pads not secure in the brake callipers (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 167,299 miles

Offside Front prop-shaft bolts lose and play in joints

Rear body fixing badly corrodid

Rear prop-shaft rubber drive separated badly

Fail 7 Sep 2015 167,299 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended shock bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended shock bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front prop-shaft bolts lose and play in joints

Rear prop-shaft rubber drive separated badly

Pass 5 Sep 2014 154,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 154,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,843 miles

Oil leak

all body mountains rusting

knock at engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 140,843 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

all body mountains rusting

knock at engine

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis and mountains rusting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 127,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 125,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,308 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o\s\n\s\\r chassis rusty

rear number plate stained

Fail 4 Sep 2009 121,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o\s\n\s\\r chassis rusty

rear number plate stained

Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,268 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 117,268 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 117,256 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery clamp loose

both rear shocker top bushes

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 110,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,875 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 102,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,618 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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R498 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R498 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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R498 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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