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R253 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,647 mi
Last recorded180,647 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2022 180,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 179,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 177,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 177,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 175,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 175,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking ENGINE COMPARTMENT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BRAKE TEST READINGS ONLY JUST PASSED MINIMUM LIMITS ATTENTION TO THIS IN NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 168,281 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 158,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 158,533 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick iner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported aux tow (1.9.2a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 147,264 miles

offside & nearside door sills rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,679 miles

front tyres worn on edge

nearside door sill rust/offside door sill rust

offside & nearside wheel arches rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,935 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front brake pads low

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,393 miles

offside sill surface corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

rear shockers top bushes slight play

slight play in tractor units

Pass 22 Mar 2011 105,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear shock top bushes perished.

oil leak at n/s and os front hub seals.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 87,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,629 miles

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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R253 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R253 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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R253 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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