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R757 NNP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,419 mi
Last recorded245,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 NNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 245,419 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 240,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 235,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 231,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rears bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side inner sill excive corred

near side wheel arch excive corred

rear both tie rods suspension arm ruber buesh deteriorated but not reasulting in movement

rear exhaust pipe exceve corred

Fail 6 Aug 2013 231,904 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rears bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side inner sill excive corred

near side wheel arch excive corred

rear both tie rods suspension arm ruber buesh deteriorated but not reasulting in movement

rear exhaust pipe exceve corred

Fail 15 Aug 2012 222,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 222,128 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 211,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 211,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 195,460 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 195,460 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 180,596 miles

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

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak needs attention

Fail 3 Sep 2008 166,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 166,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 151,456 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 151,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 134,326 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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R757 NNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R757 NNP, 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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R757 NNP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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