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R725 NGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,645 mi
Last recorded206,645 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 NGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 206,645 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 203,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 202,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 198,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 189,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 189,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 180,125 miles

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.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 180,066 miles

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.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 170,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 157,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 157,395 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 148,734 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 135,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 135,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 127,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 118,019 miles

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.

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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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.

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