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M997 JOX

1971 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Discovery132,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 JOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seats / belts have been removed for test and would be dangerous if re fitted

corrosion to n/s/f iner engine bar wheel arch liner not within prescribed area

corrosion to outer sill's

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front iner door shuts bye sill's not with in prescribed area

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

slight break inballance front

slight corrosion to rear iner door shut wheel archs o/s and n/s

very heavy corrosion to compleet boot floor body mounting's o/s and n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2009 152,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to n/s/f iner engine bar wheel arch liner not within prescribed area

corrosion to outer sill's

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s front iner door shuts bye sill's not with in prescribed area

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

slight break inballance front

slight corrosion to rear iner door shut wheel archs o/s and n/s

very heavy corrosion to compleet boot floor body mounting's o/s and n/s

Pass 15 Aug 2008 137,651 miles

All tyres are getting low

Heavy sidewall damage to both front tyres

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,792 miles

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

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 112,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle repaired with fibre glass but still leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2006 112,098 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle repaired with fibre glass but still leaking

rear tail gate shut has corrosion and is holed but is not within 12 inchs of tested items

Pass 5 Aug 2005 107,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 107,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise only nearside tractor joint leaking

advise only offside inner wing corroded

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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M997 JOX is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 132,199 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 M997 JOX, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M997 JOX registered?

M997 JOX is a 1971 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M997 JOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M997 JOX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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