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R766 NGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,231 mi
Last recorded152,231 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 NGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 152,231 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 151,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 151,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension modified (vehicle sits higher) and oversize wheels/tyres fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 149,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on n/s rear inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

suspension modified and bigger wheels fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,057 miles

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

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod bent slightly (2.2.C.1d)

vehicle suspension modified

Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,400 miles

slight leaks on front swivel joints

vehicle been modified

Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,419 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 144,419 miles

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 139,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front brake discs are thin

n/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 2 Jul 2012 133,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 127,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 127,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 122,148 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 122,148 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 115,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 112,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 77,431 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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R766 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R766 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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R766 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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