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R266 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,642 mi
Last recorded163,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 163,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 156,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 154,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Transmission prop shaft joint play

Pass 9 Jul 2018 152,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,110 miles

Offside Front mudguard corroded

oil leak at o/s rear hub oil on disc

Fail 20 Jun 2017 151,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak at o/s rear hub oil on disc

Offside Front mudguard corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 149,623 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 149,615 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 144,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 144,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 140,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 140,905 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 135,218 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 130,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 127,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 118,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 116,474 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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R266 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R266 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 R266 JUB registered?

R266 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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