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J80 TJB

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 TJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 107,081 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,696 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 104,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,419 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 100,419 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,514 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,646 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 94,646 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 91,087 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,087 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2006 85,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 85,954 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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J80 TJB is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J80 TJB, 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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J80 TJB is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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