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R226 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 148,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 148,811 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front inner sill holed

near side rear inner sill holed

off side outer sill rusty

oil leak

outer sills rusty

slight grease both front hubs

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,747 miles

metal pipes corroding

nearside inner wing corroding

some corrosion forming underside and chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2016 140,710 miles

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

metal pipes corroding

nearside inner wing corroding

some corrosion forming underside and chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,663 miles

Nearside nsf inner wing corroded

osf body mounting corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 133,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside nsf inner wing corroded

osf body mounting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 125,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 125,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,327 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery area corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

rear hose(s) perrished

rear tank(s) corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 111,314 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

rear hose(s) perrished

rear tank(s) corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,920 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot on track rod end split

front diff oil leak

gas pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

rubber boot on rear diff mount split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,832 miles

heavy corrosion to near side outer sill

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2010 97,832 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to near side front inner wheel arch = floor

heavy corrosion to near side outer sill

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,988 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 90,987 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,255 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,115 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,078 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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R226 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R226 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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R226 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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