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R195 JAD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,132 mi
Last recorded173,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 173,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front diff worn

Fail 2 Jan 2010 173,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front diff worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 155,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front screen chipped rear tyres low tread

Pass 8 Mar 2007
Fail 5 Mar 2007 150,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak from n/s/f swivel seal

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,380 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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R195 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R195 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 R195 JAD registered?

R195 JAD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R195 JAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 JAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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