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R190 JBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 JBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,606 miles

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

brake pipes are painted

rear propshaft coupling in poor condition

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake pipes are painted

rear propshaft coupling in poor condition

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2017 104,582 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose all nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn coulping ()

battery loose

nearside rear wing insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,962 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 100,950 miles

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

propshaft rear coupling perished

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,065 miles

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

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

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

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

rear prop rubber coupling splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 29 Sep 2009 92,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

very slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,304 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 26 Aug 2005 68,067 miles

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

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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R190 JBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R190 JBJ, 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 R190 JBJ registered?

R190 JBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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