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R351 DBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,344 mi
Last recorded129,344 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 DBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,344 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 129,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 125,910 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pipes coated in waste oil

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing but not in perscribed area

sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2010 125,874 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pipes coated in waste oil

corrosion in n/s/front inner wing but not in perscribed area

sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 121,359 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,590 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 109,480 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,594 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 97,591 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 92,481 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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R351 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 R351 DBJ, 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 R351 DBJ registered?

R351 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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