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E6 JFJ

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,940 mi
Last recorded231,940 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 JFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 231,940 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2016 231,937 miles

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

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

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 227,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 216,106 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 216,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 204,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 204,397 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 187,911 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 171,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 154,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 154,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 145,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 130,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 118,648 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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E6 JFJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E6 JFJ, 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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What year was E6 JFJ registered?

E6 JFJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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