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R782 FNG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,137 mi
Last recorded106,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 FNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 106,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 104,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,654 miles

slight corrosion to o/s front support

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,677 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fonts and rears D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side step corroding

Offside Front slight play in swivel pins

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of getting hot but free at time of test and inner pad look like its getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

corrosion around brake servo

front swivel seals slightly leaking

handbrake only just passed performance test

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches rusting

underbody rusting and inner sills and boot floor rusting badly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,656 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel tank filler neck hose cracked but not leaking

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre cracked

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre cracked and has small cut in

offside sill starting to corrode

servo pipe cracked but not leaking

slight brake pedal travel

slight fluid leak from handbrake drum

slight leak from steering box

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,656 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

fuel tank filler neck hose cracked but not leaking

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre cracked

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside rear bump stop missing

offside rear tyre cracked and has small cut in

offside sill starting to corrode

servo pipe cracked but not leaking

slight brake pedal travel

slight fluid leak from handbrake drum

slight leak from steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,609 miles

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

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

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

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

filler neck hose pipe cracked

tail pipe on exhaust missing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,769 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,978 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering box

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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R782 FNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R782 FNG, 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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R782 FNG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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