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R545 DNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 DNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,675 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 153,675 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear by back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired rear pads incorrectly fitted both sides (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,701 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 130,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 130,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 131,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 131,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

swivel hub seals excessive leaking of oil

Pass 17 Apr 2012 120,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 120,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,408 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust shields corroded away

o/s rear inner disc corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 121,408 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust shields corroded away

o/s rear inner disc corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 113,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,524 miles

nearside front seat belt cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 105,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front seat belt cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 78,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 78,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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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R545 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R545 DNW, 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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R545 DNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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