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D12 JGG

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 JGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,503 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk not seen (5.1.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 100,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp unit has water on the inside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking area

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,119 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

damp in o/s/f headlamp

leak on n/s/f tractor joint

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

ns centre seatbelt buckle plastics incomplete

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,030 miles

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

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

front discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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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D12 JGG is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D12 JGG, 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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D12 JGG is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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