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R259 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,870 mi
Last recorded181,870 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 181,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 171,188 miles

N/s sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 160,492 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 149,732 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 149,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at front

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,891 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 126,609 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 126,565 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 124,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 119,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 119,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 119,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R259 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R259 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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R259 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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