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R268 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,008 mi
Last recorded179,008 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 179,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 178,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 176,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 176,712 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides under headlamp area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above suspension mount (both sides) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective lamp on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 171,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 169,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 164,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 160,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 160,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 154,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,190 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 137,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 137,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 130,893 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp sligthy wet on inside

sligth engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2010 130,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s headlamp sligthy wet on inside

sligth engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 126,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 126,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 120,471 miles

Oil leak

rear sills corr/weak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 114,291 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 114,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear diff seal leaking

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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R268 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R268 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 R268 JUB registered?

R268 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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