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R655 DGS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,381 mi
Last recorded204,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 DGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 204,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 195,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 181,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 176,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside side step mounting corroded but secure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 176,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside side step mounting corroded but secure

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside side step corroded mounting but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2016 169,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 158,542 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 158,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,598 miles

Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 140,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 136,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 127,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,184 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 125,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 122,840 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 119,319 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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R655 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R655 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 R655 DGS registered?

R655 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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