MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
wipers slightly worn
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handle fitted to steering wheel
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handle fitted to steering wheel
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R228 JGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R228 JGK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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