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R217 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slight play top to bottom

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 105,190 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,339 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion under body

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded

slight exhaust blow front flexi

slight play n/s front & rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,718 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,323 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,624 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s blade deteriated

Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,506 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R217 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R217 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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What year was R217 JGK registered?

R217 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R217 JGK shows 14 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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