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R993 NJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,606 mi
Last recorded126,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 NJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,606 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,641 miles

the front shockers are getting worn.

the off side rear and off side front inner wheel arches are corroded.

they are oil leaks.

Fail 8 May 2018 122,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure inner arch corroded. (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the front shockers are getting worn.

the off side rear and off side front inner wheel arches are corroded.

they are oil leaks.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 118,860 miles

all the inner wheel arches are corroded.

the near side front bumper and indicator have slight damage to them.

the off side front fog light is insecure.

the steering box has slight play in it.

they is a oil leak.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,848 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

all the inner wheel arches are corroded.

the near side front bumper and indicator have slight damage to them.

the off side front fog light is insecure.

the steering box has slight play in it.

they is a oil leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,874 miles

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

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

all the wheel arches are corroding

the exhaust system is corroding

there is a oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 111,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all the wheel arches are corroding

the exhaust system is corroding

there is a oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,357 miles

they is a oil leak.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

they is a oil leak.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,688 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 60,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,266 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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R993 NJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R993 NJH, 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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R993 NJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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