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R637 NKX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 NKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 107,589 miles

all brake pipes surfaces corrosion

all coil springs surfaces corrosion

both front inner wings under bonnet both sides surfaces corrosion

both inner and outer sills surfaces corrosion both sides

chips in windscreen

front and rear inner wheel arche surfaces corrosion both sides

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

all brake pipes surfaces corrosion

all coil springs surfaces corrosion

both front inner wings under bonnet both sides surfaces corrosion

both inner and outer sills surfaces corrosion both sides

chips in windscreen

front and rear inner wheel arche surfaces corrosion both sides

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 147,703 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 51,839 miles

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

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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R637 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R637 NKX, 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 R637 NKX registered?

R637 NKX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R637 NKX safe to buy?

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