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R239 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,167 mi
Last recorded153,167 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 153,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2012 153,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 144,219 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 144,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 140,292 miles

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

n/s/r outer chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,015 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 117,040 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both diff seals weeping slightly.Front springs slightly corroded.

Centre body mount bush nearside and offside perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear bumpstop missing.Rear discs corroded and pads getting low.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 106,173 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 106,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear indicator in bumper not working

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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R239 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R239 JUB, 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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R239 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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