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R334 XJN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,385 mi
Last recorded188,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 XJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 188,385 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 180,735 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 178,018 miles

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

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

slight corrosion inside dear door step

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 175,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 173,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,383 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 170,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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 Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/f restricting adult belt inspection

engine has substantial oil leak

n/s/r tail light has reduced light output (dirty) and lens has temp repair

o/s/f tyre severely worn on inner edge, replacement required very soon

several small chips in front screen

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Dec 2009 159,957 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

rear n/s + o/s top shockabsorber bushes becoming worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 159,957 miles

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

rear n/s + o/s top shockabsorber bushes becoming worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 132,512 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 132,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 119,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 97,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,802 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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R334 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R334 XJN, 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 R334 XJN registered?

R334 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R334 XJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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