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R179 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,022 mi
Last recorded139,022 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 139,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 137,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 110,300 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front mounts in numerous places(rear of front wheels) (6.1.B.2)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear mounts in numerous places(front of rear wheels) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor at rear seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer front of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on top at top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,657 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,336 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn

filler neck rubber pipe deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,238 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn

filler neck rubber pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,862 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings have play

Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings have play

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,313 miles

headlamp aims poor

o/s and n/s sill / inner sills corroded

o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings have play

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,081 miles

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

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

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

off side rear shock bush deteriated

off side rear shock bushes deteriated

rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

off side rear shock bush deteriated

off side rear shock bushes deteriated

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,565 miles

n/s/f tyre worn / deteriorated

rear brake discs appear worn (inner face)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,868 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 42,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,495 miles

front number plate discolured fuel cap damaged

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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R179 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R179 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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R179 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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