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R649 NGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 181,951 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 181,951 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 181,237 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe around support bracket (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 176,006 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to inner & outer sills

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 170,946 miles

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 168,755 miles

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

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

nearside front hub slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2013 163,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 155,667 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 147,960 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 147,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 140,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 133,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 112,010 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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R649 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R649 NGM, 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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R649 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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