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R852 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,580 mi
Last recorded176,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 176,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 176,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Propshaft rubber deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 176,016 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 174,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 173,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 172,228 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 164,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Radiator core leaking slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 164,464 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Small split on brake pedal rubber.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 159,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 145,484 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 132,414 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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R852 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R852 DGV, 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 R852 DGV registered?

R852 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R852 DGV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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