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R760 NGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

290,380 mi
Last recorded290,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 NGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 290,380 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER ARCHS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 290,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER ARCHS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 288,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 288,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle locating arm o/s bush at chassis rail mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 284,289 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 284,289 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 278,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 273,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 268,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 268,412 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 263,589 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 263,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 254,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 254,448 miles

Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 242,813 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 229,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 229,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' headlining (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 216,580 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 216,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 207,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 202,663 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 194,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 184,025 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 184,025 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 176,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 170,617 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 164,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 159,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 153,249 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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R760 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R760 NGT, 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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R760 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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