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A9 JHX

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,360 mi
Last recorded182,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 182,360 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 182,317 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 175,823 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 166,490 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 147,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 139,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 134,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,023 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,882 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 112,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 106,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,159 miles

rear exhaust rusty

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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A9 JHX is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 A9 JHX, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 JHX is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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