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R872 NNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,147 mi
Last recorded189,147 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 NNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 189,147 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 181,798 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,258 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 176,143 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure both sides front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.68 reading 3.17 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced AND both sides rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 170,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 170,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 166,334 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface rust and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2017 166,260 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface rust and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,163 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 156,899 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front a post body mounting corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 156,807 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front a post body mounting corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 152,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle has sill covers

vehicle has surface corrosion and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,000 miles

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface corrosion/holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2013 146,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface corrosion/holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2012 142,127 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 142,065 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

steps corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 138,265 miles

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2010 135,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,642 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 133,318 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

vehicle has surface rust.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,201 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 124,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 117,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 112,152 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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R872 NNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R872 NNJ, 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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R872 NNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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