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R853 NRG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 NRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 158,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting body mount area (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 148,705 miles

Vehicle structure underneath (chassis members etc) surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2014 148,705 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure underneath (chassis members etc) surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,218 miles

Vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,859 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake calipers corroded

front brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,526 miles

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

front brake calipers corroded

o/s & n/s side steps corroded & will become insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 116,519 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake calipers corroded

o/s rear disc corroded

o/s & n/s side steps corroded & will become insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2010 91,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Oct 2009 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,913 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 92,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 80,015 miles

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

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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R853 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R853 NRG, 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 R853 NRG registered?

R853 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R853 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 NRG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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