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R749 DNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 DNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 121,600 miles

Brake performance not tested due to badly corroded brake pipes liable to burst (dangerous) (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine posibly fuel/ oil and or including power steering oil leak requires attention l (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot on rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear and pipe to o/s/front flexy excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle to n/s/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position light on rear bumper not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes have play especially o/s/rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 117,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle A bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 117,186 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle A bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,533 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 104,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,818 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 78,093 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,031 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to inner arches and sills

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,288 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,288 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,826 miles

front and rear anti roll bar and rear shock bushes warn and cracked

rear flexi, both sills and rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Recommend tracking check

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,950 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,950 miles

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

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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R749 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R749 DNJ, 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 R749 DNJ registered?

R749 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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