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R756 SGF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 SGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 147,380 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING BOX AREA. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 142,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 142,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit TEST ON PLATE OF 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNION TO REAR BRAKE CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM UNION TO REAR BRAKE CALIPER. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,435 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,601 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engine sump are. ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Battery insecure under bonnet ,clamp missing. (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top lugs broken. (1.7.3)

Front Lower Oil leak engine sump are. ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,542 miles

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 138,542 miles

Nearside Front door stiff to open from outside

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 137,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 137,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 136,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 135,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 135,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 129,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,541 miles

corrosion to suspension turrets,chassis,n/s/r seatbelt mount,windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2009 124,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to suspension turrets,chassis,n/s/r seatbelt mount,windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2008 120,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to chassis,inner rear door shuts

Fail 15 Feb 2008 120,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to chassis,inner rear door shuts

Pass 7 Feb 2007 115,608 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 115,607 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 111,393 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak

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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R756 SGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R756 SGF, 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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R756 SGF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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