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DJI 3890

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 3890
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,108 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Floorpan corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 94,949 miles

front exhaust deteriorating

underbody/chassis corrosion/rust, offside/nearside

Fail 20 Oct 2015 94,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorating

underbody/chassis corrosion/rust, offside/nearside

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,375 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2014 92,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,657 miles

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

underbody rust, offside rear.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

underbody rust, offside rear.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,344 miles

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorating.

front tyres soon, tread worn low.

imbalance in front brakes.

underbody/chassis, corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,467 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,863 miles

underbody rust offside/nearside.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

underbody rust offside/nearside.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,122 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 73,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,088 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,830 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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DJI 3890 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DJI 3890, 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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DJI 3890 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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