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B10 JRK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,157 mi
Last recorded152,157 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 JRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 152,157 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

service brake performance only just met

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2013 143,681 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 143,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 138,429 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 136,416 miles

bottoms of both rear 1/4 panels loose

exhaust back box slightly corroded

n/s side repeater slightly loose

n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches corroded and holed (n/s slightly worse)

oil leak

p.a.s pipes damp

rear brake discs rusty

reverse lights inop

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing?

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing?

Fail 5 Apr 2011 136,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPE BURST AND LEAKING, ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bottoms of both rear 1/4 panels loose

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber worn

condensation in both front indicator lenses

exhaust back box slightly corroded

n/s/f indicator pale

oil leak

p.a.s pipes damp

rear brake discs rusty

rear fog telltale flashes with o/s indicator

reverse lights inop

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing?

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing?

Pass 2 Mar 2010 133,189 miles

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

Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 133,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,054 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 128,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre as slight damage to inner wall

Pass 1 May 2008 124,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,078 miles

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorber rubbers slight play

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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B10 JRK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B10 JRK, 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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What year was B10 JRK registered?

B10 JRK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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