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R949 DGV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,026 mi
Last recorded187,026 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 187,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 184,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 180,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Cross Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 175,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 172,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear pinon oil seal leaking oil

Fail 3 Feb 2017 172,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear pinon oil seal leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2016 167,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 160,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 157,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 156,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,260 miles

advise all brake pipes coverd in sealer

advise o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill at rear corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advise all brake pipes coverd in sealer

advise o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill at rear corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 144,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r brake pipe from hose to caliper corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,671 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,345 miles

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

offside front drag link end rubber split.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 136,345 miles

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

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

offside front drag link end rubber split.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,812 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 122,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 114,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 107,636 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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R949 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R949 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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R949 DGV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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