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J9 HMJ

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 HMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 111,999 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,510 miles

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,466 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,691 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,687 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inside edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,848 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front siight bind

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,400 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,804 miles

SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON REAR EXHAUST

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,804 miles

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

SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON REAR EXHAUST

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,040 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT STALK COVER MISSING

Fail 19 Jan 2011 98,994 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT STALK COVER MISSING

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,864 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 87,853 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J9 HMJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J9 HMJ, 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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J9 HMJ is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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