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R175 JJR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,929 mi
Last recorded175,929 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2014 175,929 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 168,653 miles

Coolant leak from water pump oil leak from filter

Pass 1 Dec 2012 158,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 151,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 133,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 127,640 miles

front anti roll bar bushes swelling with oil

Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 112,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 106,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 106,972 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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R175 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R175 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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What year was R175 JJR registered?

R175 JJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R175 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 JJR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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