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R551 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 174,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 162,814 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 149,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 149,472 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 137,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,543 miles

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 125,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 123,434 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,076 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 108,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 108,638 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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R551 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R551 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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What year was R551 DNS registered?

R551 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R551 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 DNS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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