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R519 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,015 mi
Last recorded70,015 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,015 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension corrosion

Travel with brake pedal

Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,963 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension corrosion

Travel with brake pedal

Wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,645 miles

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

slight oil leak at steering box seal

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

slight oil leak at steering box seal

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f swivel ball slight leak at seal

oil dampness around engine

oil warning light on

slight leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,928 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 54,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,336 miles

Front & rear brakes showing signs of wear

N/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

Slight oil leak at o/s/f hub

Pass 9 Aug 2005 48,448 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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R519 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R519 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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R519 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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