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R344 XJN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

264,820 mi
Last recorded264,820 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 XJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 264,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 240,847 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 240,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 221,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 194,567 miles

n/s/f indicator lens has water ingress but working ok

Fail 9 Jun 2009 194,567 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f indicator lens has water ingress but working ok

no brake lights at all on vehicle

Pass 21 May 2008 163,904 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 163,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 141,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 107,498 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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R344 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R344 XJN registered?

R344 XJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R344 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 XJN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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