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R841 NEP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 NEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 159,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 153,590 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,574 miles

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 inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 149,252 miles

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

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 144,940 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 144,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Near side front upper (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Rear (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,266 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 138,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

anti rollbar bushes perished

osf tyre perished and low

rear discs rusty

steering ioint boots perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 132,569 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,802 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 129,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,353 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 124,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,562 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 108,572 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 108,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 98,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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R841 NEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R841 NEP, 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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R841 NEP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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