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R664 NGM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,396 mi
Last recorded223,396 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 223,396 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 May 2011 223,396 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 13 May 2010 206,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 202,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 192,787 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 192,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Boot floor rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2007 184,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 184,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 174,103 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 174,103 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R664 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R664 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R664 NGM registered?

R664 NGM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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