MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front axle slight leek on ball joint couplings
surface rust and corrosion throughout underside
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
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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R243 JUB 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 R243 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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What year was R243 JUB registered?
R243 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R243 JUB safe to buy?
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