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R661 DGS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,227 mi
Last recorded107,227 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 DGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,908 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,425 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/80R16 104T (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt clip insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front axle hub seal weeping

REC:wheel alignment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.2)

engine has BAD oil leak

engine oil light on on dashboard

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre and worn low inner edge 205/80R16

Oil light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,346 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,103 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 53,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,898 miles

cant see brake pads

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Fail 16 Nov 2012 33,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,328 miles

slight corrosion on chassis members in places.

slight play in steering mechanism.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs not affecting performance.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,640 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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R661 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R661 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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R661 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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