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R761 DNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 DNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,111 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside floors area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside floors area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer bodysills & rear inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 139,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer bodysills & rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes on axle slight corrosion

both inner sills corrosion close to fail

both inner wheel arches corroded [rear]

hand brake weak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear propshaft rubber joint starting to split

slight corrosion around body mountings

Fail 17 Aug 2012 134,377 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear propshaft rubber joint starting to split

slight corrosion around body mountings

Pass 24 Aug 2011 130,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion under rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Aug 2010 126,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 121,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear top shock absorber mounting bolt suspect

Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 116,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 109,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 100,870 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 100,870 miles

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

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

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

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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R761 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R761 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R761 DNJ registered?

R761 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R761 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 DNJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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