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R617 NAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 NAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 155,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS PUMP MOUNTING RUSTY

FORNT AND REAR BRAKE DISC,S RUSTY

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

REARBODY MOUNT RUSTY

Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,573 miles

lower o/s/r sidelight inoperative

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to bulkhead panels under front wings

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion/welding repairs to outer sills/floor to sill edges

n/s headlight has condensation on lens and poor pattern

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r brake disc/hub oily

plastic oversills fitted

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 150,573 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to bulkhead panels under front wings

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion/welding repairs to outer sills/floor to sill edges

lower o/s/r sidelight inoperative

n/s headlight has condensation on lens and poor pattern

o/s headlight slightly insecure

o/s/r brake disc/hub oily

plastic oversills fitted

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 28 May 2014 145,600 miles

Advanced corrosion centre cross member by fuel tank (borderline)

Advanced corrosion o/s/r outrigger / body mount (borderline)

Fail 28 May 2014 145,600 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advanced corrosion centre cross member by fuel tank (borderline)

Advanced corrosion o/s/r outrigger / body mount (borderline)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s sills

Pass 25 Jan 2012 138,921 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2011 135,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 132,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,176 miles

both front drive shaft glands weak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch weak

o/s middle body mount is heavily corroded

the n/s/f wheel arch would appear to be the same as the o/s, however I can't see it without removing items. this requires investigation.

the steering arm is damp but there is no apparent leak from the box

Fail 21 Jan 2009 126,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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)

both front drive shaft glands weak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch weak

o/s middle body mount is heavily corroded

the n/s/f wheel arch would appear to be the same as the o/s, however I can't see it without removing items. this requires investigation.

the steering arm is damp but there is no apparent leak from the box

Pass 15 Jan 2008 119,846 miles

The sills are weak by all body mounts.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 113,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 113,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 110,544 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006

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

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

front wipers split

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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R617 NAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R617 NAD, 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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R617 NAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R617 NAD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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