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R169 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 134,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 123,843 miles

Offside Inner Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 226,481 miles

nsf inner wing shield insecure

rear floor panel corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 226,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf inner wing shield insecure

rear floor panel corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 218,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 208,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 187,561 miles

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

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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R169 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R169 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 R169 JAD registered?

R169 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R169 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 JAD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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