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ExpiredMileage
121,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S and O/S rear quarter panels broken away from support panels.
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)
Fuel system component leaking Lift pump leaking (7.2.3)
N/S and O/S rear quarter panels broken away from support panels.
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)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt/tensioner noisey at idle
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inner & outer edges not below limits at time of test.
n/s/f wiper blade poor clearing screen at time of test.
n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
oil cooler pipes leaking slightly.
rear underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel beaings not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top shock rubber mounts not to x/s at time of test.
alternator belt noisey at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end boots perrished not split at time of test.
n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top shock rubber bushes not to x/s at time of test.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
alternator belt noisey at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end boots perrished not split at time of test.
n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top shock rubber bushes not to x/s at time of test.
front & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
underbody/rear floor pan corroded not to x/s at time of test.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front & rear brake fitting pins/clips very corroded at time of test.
front & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
front brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.
inside edge of o/s/r brake disc no braking surface left very pitted and rusty.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.
underbody/rear floor pan corroded not to x/s at time of test.
front inner brake pads low.
o/s/r outer brake pad on minimum wear limit at time of test.
o/s/r tyre getting low tread on inner edge not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front inner brake pads low.
o/s/r outer brake pad on minimum wear limit at time of test.
o/s/r tyre getting low tread on inner edge not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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R241 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R241 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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R241 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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