MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,962 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front springs corroded
All Disc`s corroded
Both Rear Spring top mounts corroded
Chassis Coated in thick black underseal
N/S headlight plug sign`s of melting
N/S/F & O/S/R Body damage & Been taped up
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/F - Rear Drag link o/s ball joint boot syliconed
Rear Brake pipes corroded
Sign`s of PAS leak
Wipers leaving streaks
All Disc`s corroded
Both Rear Spring top mounts corroded
Both front springs corroded
Chassis Coated in thick black underseal
N/S headlight plug sign`s of melting
N/S/F & O/S/R Body damage & Been taped up
O/S/F - Rear Drag link o/s ball joint boot syliconed
Rear Brake pipes corroded
Sign`s of PAS leak
Wipers leaving streaks
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Alternator belt cracking
Both front outer tyre edges wearing low
Both front wipers smearing
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Load rattle from centre exhaust joint
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to open rear boot door as it goes to secondary catch
near side front bumper hanging down/damaged but secure
near side front indicator lense condensated
off side rear tyre flat has nail in tread at an angle
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING PIPE
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING PIPE
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
engine oil leak
radiator copper cooling fins corrinding
rear propshaft rear rubber joint split
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f window job to go up and down
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R214 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R214 JGK, 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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R214 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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