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R169 JJR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,467 mi
Last recorded172,467 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 JJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 172,467 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 171,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 168,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 148,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 148,483 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 143,511 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,994 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 135,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal travel could be improved

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,780 miles

brake pedal travel could be improved

Pass 7 Aug 2006 134,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 134,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2005 134,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear 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 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R169 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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R169 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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