MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
tempory fuel cap
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tempory fuel cap
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
rear middle seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
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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R235 JTW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R235 JTW, 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 R235 JTW registered?
R235 JTW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R235 JTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 JTW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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