MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,611 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Vehicle structure underneath (chassis members etc) surface corrosion
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
Vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R853 NRG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R853 NRG safe to buy?
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