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R158 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,524 mi
Last recorded168,524 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 168,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 168,240 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 168,240 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 167,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 166,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 166,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 161,115 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

streeing box slightly damp

Fail 20 Jun 2011 161,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

streeing box slightly damp

Pass 8 Jun 2010 154,854 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 149,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 142,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 142,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 127,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 127,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,216 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 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R158 JUB, 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 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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