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R624 NDV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

96,355 mi
Last recorded96,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 NDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND BODY UNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION (LACK OF USE?) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 96,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY MOUNTING AREA CORRODED AND BREAKING UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working NSF AND OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS AND BODY UNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION (LACK OF USE?) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSR lower indicator (in bumper not working) secondary light

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil slight leak (not dripping but clearly damp) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,222 miles

All inner wheel arch areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% on front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSF and OSF (behind bumpers in far corners) corroded and breaking up/holed, but not within prescribed areas

Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split/incomplete (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting and chassis corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear body mount heavily corroded and breaking up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to the front of the NSR arch area (next to body mount) holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear body mount heavily corroded and breaking up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/box section corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All inner wheel arch areas corroded but not within prescribed areas

NSF and OSF (behind bumpers in far corners) corroded and breaking up/holed, but not within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,629 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2019 83,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,479 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,265 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,940 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,481 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 55,481 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,174 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 44,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 40,444 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R624 NDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 R624 NDV, 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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R624 NDV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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