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R167 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,357 mi
Last recorded159,357 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 159,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 163,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,943 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 134,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 134,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 131,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 115,625 miles

Corrosion close to n/s rear seat belt lower anchorage not excessive.

Corrosion on brake pipes to rear of vehicle not excessive.

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 115,625 miles

Corrosion close to n/s rear seat belt lower anchorage not excessive.

Corrosion on brake pipes to rear of vehicle not excessive.

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 109,950 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 109,950 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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R167 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R167 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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What year was R167 JAD registered?

R167 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R167 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 JAD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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