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R650 DGS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,859 mi
Last recorded204,859 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 DGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2014 204,859 miles

nearside rear wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 199,557 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 192,154 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

rear propshaft rubber joint cracking

slight oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 26 Aug 2011 185,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 176,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 168,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 163,342 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 158,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,044 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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R650 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R650 DGS, 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 R650 DGS registered?

R650 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R650 DGS safe to buy?

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