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R507 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,906 mi
Last recorded132,906 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 132,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 126,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 118,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,343 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,689 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Jul 2008 104,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 98,091 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 30 May 2006 91,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 91,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 83,173 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 83,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R507 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R507 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R507 DNS registered?

R507 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R507 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 DNS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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