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R539 NWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 NWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,852 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail, near to trailing arm anchor bracket (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 161,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure Door (6.4.2)

Front Lower Oil leak Engine sump ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 156,184 miles

Both nearside front and off side front corners have body damage due to corrosion

Engine oil leak medium

Exhaust corroded from centre back, no leaks

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tested as 5 seater ONLY

Fail 13 Dec 2016 156,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both nearside front and off side front corners have body damage due to corrosion

Engine oil leak medium

Exhaust corroded from centre back, no leaks

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tested as 5 seater ONLY

Pass 14 Dec 2015 152,014 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 152,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outer near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 137,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under side body mounts dirty with mud

Fail 11 Nov 2014 137,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under side body mounts dirty with mud

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 127,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,433 miles

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

HB lever button sticks

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,455 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak from o/s/f shocker

stight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2010 100,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 65,961 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 63,786 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 63,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,193 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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R539 NWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R539 NWR, 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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What year was R539 NWR registered?

R539 NWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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