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R979 DNS

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 DNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013
Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 113,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

n/s inner wing panel corroded

underbody heavy surface corrosion/corroded various places

Fail 2 Apr 2011 113,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front hub seals leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,882 miles

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

oil leak o/s/r, hub

Pass 31 Jan 2009 107,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak at o/s/r hub diff seal, border line,

Pass 27 Dec 2007 102,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 95,162 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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R979 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R979 DNS, 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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R979 DNS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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