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R358 DBJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,957 mi
Last recorded200,957 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 DBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 195,386 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 195,386 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 189,531 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 177,424 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear drop link has play in ball joint

play in both front wheel bearings

whole of underside of vehicle corroding on body/sills

whole of underside of vehicle corroding on body/sills

Fail 23 Nov 2016 177,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear drop link has play in ball joint

play in both front wheel bearings

whole of underside of vehicle corroding on body/sills

whole of underside of vehicle corroding on body/sills

Pass 17 Dec 2015 174,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS CORRODED, NOT STRUCTURE (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage ALL (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 174,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front inner wings corroded and holed - not structural

both front shock absorber turretts corroded

rear prop flexi coupling starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2013 171,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 170,498 miles

both front swivels seeping

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 165,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 158,305 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 156,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 133,979 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 133,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 124,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft flexi coulpling split

slight seep from oil cooler pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2006 119,853 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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R358 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R358 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 R358 DBJ registered?

R358 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R358 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 DBJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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