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R158 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 177,263 miles

Front bumper insecure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2013 164,665 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 156,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 150,165 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 150,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

abs removed from vehicle

clutch fluid level low

rear brake flexi pipe requires extending

rear propshaft bolt missing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 143,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 140,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 128,346 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 128,346 miles

Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 125,541 miles

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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R158 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R158 JAD, 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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R158 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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