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R550 NWR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,317 mi
Last recorded162,317 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 NWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 162,317 miles

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 157,123 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2012 143,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 126,007 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 126,007 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 122,623 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2008 121,757 miles

noise coming from gearbox/engin

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)

n/s/f track rod end slight split.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 121,757 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/f track rod end slight split.

noise coming from gearbox/engin

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 116,897 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 112,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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R550 NWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R550 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 R550 NWR registered?

R550 NWR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R550 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 NWR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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