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R659 NGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,828 mi
Last recorded160,828 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 160,828 miles

underside of vehicle covered with protective coating

Pass 22 May 2018 155,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 152,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 147,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 144,107 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 134,585 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,241 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 130,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 124,857 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 124,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the nearside rear axle bump stop is missing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 118,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,879 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Dec 2007 101,261 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 94,380 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2005 857,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R659 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R659 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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What year was R659 NGM registered?

R659 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R659 NGM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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