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R61 NUF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 NUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,741 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has worn flat spot on tread

radius arms;; both front radius arm bolts loose

tyres;; both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2010 75,634 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 75,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 56,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,339 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,620 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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R61 NUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R61 NUF, 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 R61 NUF registered?

R61 NUF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R61 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 NUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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