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R271 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,681 mi
Last recorded116,681 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 116,681 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 116,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,798 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 115,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,907 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 112,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification Sharp edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body near light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body near light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From from joint and rear clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,688 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,877 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,877 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre wall slight craking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,909 miles

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

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

rear exhaaust filled with exhaust putty not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 77,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 61,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 61,972 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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R271 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R271 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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R271 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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