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R754 DNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,574 mi
Last recorded192,574 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 DNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 192,574 miles

brake discs corroded

inner bays sills boot floor rear crossmember body mounts rear brake pipes corroded

slight play front & rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2014 179,349 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded front & rear

front inner bays,n/s&os sills front to rear, n/s&o/s front floor to bulkhead, rear crossmember & boot floor all holed & corroded

o/s bottom of b pillar corroded

play in front wheel bearings & slight leak from swivel seals

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow middle exhaust

slight play rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 179,349 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded front & rear

front inner bays,n/s&os sills front to rear, n/s&o/s front floor to bulkhead, rear crossmember & boot floor all holed & corroded

o/s bottom of b pillar corroded

play in front wheel bearings & slight leak from swivel seals

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight blow middle exhaust

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 173,334 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft drive coupling split

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 164,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,802 miles

n/s/r inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 158,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

n/s inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 154,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 147,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 147,215 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 141,825 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 141,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 134,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 124,119 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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R754 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R754 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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R754 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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