MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside in muddy condition
various cuts to tyre treads/sidewalls
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes undersealed
front screen damaged
fuel tank strap corroded
n/s/f hub seal damp
o/s/r inner arch corroded
all inner arches corroded and holed
both rear track rod end boots deteriorated
brake pipes corroded
n/s front track rod end boot split
n/s side repeator loose
n/s/f hub seal damp
oil leak
slight play in front wheel bearings
windscreen damaged
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSODERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
NOTED WELDING REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
REAR UPPER BODY MOUNT BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
SIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
Standard fitment seat belt missing
UNDER BONNET AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSODERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
REAR UPPER BODY MOUNT BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST
SIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
Standard fitment seat belt missing
UNDER BONNET AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear seats and belts not presented for test.
Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear seats and belts not presented for test.
Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
deterioration to rear brake discs
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R725 NGT 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 70.6%.
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 R725 NGT, 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 R725 NGT registered?
R725 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R725 NGT safe to buy?
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