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R979 FUP

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 FUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 149,324 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 149,322 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 144,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

damage to o/s /r of car

rear bump stops missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 139,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 132,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 126,802 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 118,008 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,210 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,897 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 99,897 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,894 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 FUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R979 FUP registered?

R979 FUP is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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