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R810 NGT

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,781 mi
Last recorded82,781 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 NGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,429 miles

Central Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,429 miles

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

Central Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber bush contaminated by oil.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak *Heavy* ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,489 miles

BET just met limits

Front bad engine oil leak

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear slight movement o/s upper and lower shock bush

Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank filler pipe is perished.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,481 miles

corrosion lip on rear discs

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom rubber bush worn to excess (2.7.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rust holes all marked with white chalk (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner wheel arch all rust marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion lip on rear discs

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Major engine oil leak from engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel rubber fill up pipe perished marked with chalk

nearside outer rear seat belt catch has tape holding plastic still works

slight play in steering joints

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,061 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Major engine oil leak from engine

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel rubber fill up pipe perished marked with chalk

nearside outer rear seat belt catch has tape holding plastic still works

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake just met reading / limits set 16%

large engine oil leak

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 75,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

large engine oil leak

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

abs light took long time to go out then worked within limits

engine oil leaks

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty not within 30cm of body mount

slight play felt in steering joints unable to locate reason

surface rust to both rear inner wheel arches.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,584 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

abs light took long time to go out then worked within limits

engine oil leaks

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty not within 30cm of body mount

slight play felt in steering joints unable to locate reason

surface rust to both rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,634 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and axle oil leaks

inner front wings rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 70,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 64,340 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMMIT

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,843 miles

N/S/ DOOR MIROR BROKEN

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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R810 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R810 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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R810 NGT is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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