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J39394

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ39394
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,302 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING ON.

BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 111,492 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 111,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 6 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 6 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at o/s/r

Pass 7 Nov 2005 90,837 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 90,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J39394 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J39394, 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 J39394 registered?

J39394 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J39394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J39394 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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