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R314 JVK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,545 mi
Last recorded141,545 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 JVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear seats removed

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 141,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe that runs front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear seats removed

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 126,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 111,927 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 111,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 105,264 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 105,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,100 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Oct 2007 96,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Sep 2006 85,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 78,230 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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R314 JVK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R314 JVK, 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 R314 JVK registered?

R314 JVK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R314 JVK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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