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R336 PCJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,715 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2017 156,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 150,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at body mount approx. 10% corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at body mount 10% corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes at chassis mountings perished nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 150,611 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at body mount approx. 10% corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at body mount 10% corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes at chassis mountings perished nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 150,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 150,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 147,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,157 miles

Both rear tyres, small cracks.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 130,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 108,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 108,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 193,834 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 103,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 95,330 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 95,330 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R336 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R336 PCJ, 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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R336 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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