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R745 NWT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,368 mi
Last recorded191,368 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 NWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 191,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

vehicle corroded in non-prescribed areas

Fail 15 Apr 2013 191,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

vehicle corroded and holed in non-prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2012 184,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

various corrosion and holes in non-prescribed areas

Fail 3 Apr 2012 188,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

various corrosion and holes in non-prescribed areas

Pass 12 Nov 2010 174,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 164,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 164,649 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 152,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 141,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 128,840 miles

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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R745 NWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R745 NWT, 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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R745 NWT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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