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R155 JJR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,711 mi
Last recorded196,711 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 196,711 miles

front inner wing sheilds holed/ corroded

front spot lights not wired up

vehicle under side under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2020 196,160 miles

front inner wing mud cover holed/corroded

vehicle under side undersealed

Pass 8 May 2017 195,735 miles

child seats fitted in rear

exhaust noisie

vehicle under sealed

Pass 30 May 2015 191,903 miles

front spot lights not wired up

Pass 28 Jun 2014 188,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 186,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 183,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 177,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 174,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 171,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 149,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 124,582 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 124,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R155 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R155 JJR, 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 R155 JJR registered?

R155 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R155 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 JJR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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