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R263 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

164,546 mi
Last recorded164,546 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 164,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 153,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 147,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive number three diesel injector. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,369 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,985 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 101,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 90,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,212 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,642 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tractor joint pitted and weeping very slightly

off side front tractor joint weeping very slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2005 63,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 63,363 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n\s\f hub seal leaking oil

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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R263 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R263 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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What year was R263 JGK registered?

R263 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R263 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 JGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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