MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
n/s/rear under sill corr/holed
o/s/r lower arch corr/holed
rear chassis surface rust
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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What year was R104 JCA registered?
R104 JCA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R104 JCA safe to buy?
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