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R269 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,437 mi
Last recorded126,437 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 122,165 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 117,972 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 103,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 103,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,187 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 95,187 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,678 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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R269 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R269 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 R269 JGK registered?

R269 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R269 JGK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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