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R674 DGS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,163 mi
Last recorded125,163 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 DGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 125,163 miles

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

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

Slight leak on off side front hub seal

Fail 9 May 2014 125,158 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight leak on off side front hub seal

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,733 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion offside rear body mounting

offside front swivell seal leaking

Fail 29 May 2013 121,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion offside rear body mounting

offside front swivell seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2012 113,400 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

offside hub seal leaking

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 12 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

both rear bump stops missing

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2011 102,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,598 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 92,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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R674 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R674 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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R674 DGS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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