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R28 JKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 155,800 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 148,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat Belt Point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion in various places underside of car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 141,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 133,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust & mounting deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 131,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 128,921 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

both rear suspenshion bump stops missing

nearside front inner wing area slight corrshion

Fail 16 Jun 2010 128,875 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R28 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R28 JKH, 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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R28 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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