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R276 JGK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,173 mi
Last recorded124,173 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 JGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 124,173 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear vehicle corroded next to boot

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2022 124,173 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear vehicle corroded next to boot

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,232 miles

Battery Holder corroded

Boot floor corroded

Front Both side Leaking Universal Joints

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

Offside Rear Sill area corroded

Rear Both side Wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side corroded plus covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 123,232 miles

Battery Holder corroded

Boot floor corroded

Front Both side Leaking Universal Joints

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

Offside Rear Sill area corroded

Rear Both side Wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side corroded plus covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sills starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sills starting to corrode

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 118,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,065 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 110,063 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,001 miles

steering idlers slight play-sills covered by substance unable to check properly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,593 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,787 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r/ bump stop missing

Fail 2 Apr 2012 101,689 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r/ bump stop missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,584 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,542 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,542 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

no oil in engine added 2litres

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,859 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2008 75,859 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,123 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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R276 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R276 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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R276 JGK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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