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R104 JCA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

263,714 mi
Last recorded263,714 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 JCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 263,714 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Drag link end ball pin shank loose rear steering linkage (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose poniard rod (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 251,444 miles

n/s/rear under sill corr/holed

o/s/r lower arch corr/holed

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 2 Dec 2013 251,444 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear under sill corr/holed

o/s/r lower arch corr/holed

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 7 Dec 2012 236,095 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r sill corr/holed

rear chassis surface rust

rear sill surface rust

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,595 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 236,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r sill rusty and holed

rear cross member surface rust

rerar chassis surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 218,550 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r arch rusty

outer sill surface rust

rear chassis surface rust

rear floors surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2010 197,286 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front pads low

o/s rear sill and rear cross member rusty

o/s/f inner wing corr/holed

rear inner arches rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2010 197,286 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front pads low

o/s rear sill and rear cross member rusty

o/s/f inner wing corr/holed

rear inner arches rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2009 179,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 157,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 157,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle drive coupling split

Pass 11 Dec 2007 135,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 135,398 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 111,706 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 111,706 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R104 JCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 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 R104 JCA, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R104 JCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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