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R763 DNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,310 mi
Last recorded154,310 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 DNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 154,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 144,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 142,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

inner flitches panels displaying light corrossion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 138,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 138,644 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 124,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 104,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 87,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,311 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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R763 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R763 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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What year was R763 DNJ registered?

R763 DNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R763 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 DNJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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