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R228 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,722 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 119,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 119,602 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handle fitted to steering wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,677 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handle fitted to steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 110,059 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no plate lamps slightly dull

steering handle fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2013 110,059 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no plate lamps slightly dull

steering handle fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2012 103,344 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 103,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 97,724 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,646 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 89,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side windscreen wiper starting to split

Front brake pads have around 6000 miles left

Offside front steering track arm ball joint has slight play

Rear shock top bushes starting to pull away

Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side windscreen wiper starting to split

Front brake pads have around 6000 miles left

Offside front steering track arm ball joint has slight play

Rear shock top bushes starting to pull away

Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,564 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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R228 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R228 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 R228 JGK registered?

R228 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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