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R178 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,236 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,636 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,504 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 71,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,908 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,857 miles

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

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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R178 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R178 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 R178 JAD registered?

R178 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R178 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 JAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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