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R903 NTS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 NTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,059 miles

very small chips in windscreen

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

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

all road springs corroded

centre pipe mount not supporting exhaust

different alloy fitted to nearside front and tyre worn on outer edges

egr inop

engine oil low

exhaust corroded

move obstruction in windscreen(sat nav base)

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

nearside rear body mount at bumper corroded through and holed

offside front sill holed at body mount

offside rear body mount corroded and starting to hole

offside rear outer seat belt stock case damaged

rear chassis and body corroded

rear door hinges slightly worn

sills corroded

slight bad earth in tow bar wiring

slight cracking on drive belt

slight dampness at front hub seals

slight dampness at power steering reservoir

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front transfer box outer put shaft

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in offside door hinges

suspect very slight play in front axles bearings

tyre size 235/70/16

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

all road springs corroded

egr inop

engine oil low

exhaust corroded

move obstruction in windscreen(sat nav base)

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

nearside rear body mount at bumper corroded through and holed

offside front sill holed at body mount

offside rear body mount corroded and starting to hole

offside rear outer seat belt stock case damaged

rear chassis and body corroded

rear door hinges slightly worn

sills corroded

slight bad earth in tow bar wiring

slight cracking on drive belt

slight dampness at front hub seals

slight dampness at power steering reservoir

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front transfer box outer put shaft

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in offside door hinges

suspect very slight play in front axles bearings

tyre size 235/70/16

very small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes corroded inner face

innerwings/engine bay slightly corroded

rear brakes corroded inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,584 miles

both front wiper blades are torn.

both sills are corroding.

rear brake flexy hose deterioating.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades are torn.

both sills are corroding.

rear brake flexy hose deterioating.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,721 miles

both front wiper blades are torn.

most of chassis is corroding.

offside track rod has play and is close to excess.

rear brake flexy hose is deterioating.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,721 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades are torn.

most of chassis is corroding.

offside track rod has play and is close to excess.

rear brake flexy hose is deterioating.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,696 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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R903 NTS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R903 NTS, 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 R903 NTS registered?

R903 NTS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R903 NTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 NTS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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