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R739 FGO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,289 mi
Last recorded152,289 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 FGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 139,853 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 139,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 139,833 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 132,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 132,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

engine leaking oil, steering box is damp, nearside rear shocker top bush worn, offside rear shocker top bush worn, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, slight damage to screen

Pass 13 Nov 2010 131,475 miles

both wipers torn, engine leaking oil, front dif is leaking oil, both front hub bearing are worn, middle exhaust joint has slight blow

Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,459 miles

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

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

both wipers torn, engine leaking oil, front dif is leaking oil, both front hub bearing are worn, middle exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 14 Nov 2009 126,625 miles

screen is chipped, off side rear belt is nicked, steering box drop arm end is worn, near side brake pipe on rear axle is corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,206 miles

oil leak from engine, slight play in near side front wheel bearing, rear brake discs are corroded, near side rear brake pipe is corroded and close to a failure, off side rear shock top mount is worn

Pass 17 Nov 2007 116,840 miles

steering box drop arm, end is worn, power steering pipes are damp, rear box is corroded, front to rear and brake pipe over axle are corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 112,224 miles

Hub seals are leaking †Play in near side front wheel bearing †Front inner pads are low †Brake pipes are corroded †Engine is leaking oil

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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R739 FGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R739 FGO, 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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R739 FGO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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