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R36 PCJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 PCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 135,364 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front shocks - lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various welded repairs to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 134,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath freshly painted/undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underneath all freshly painted/undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,551 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow in front of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow in front of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,498 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear of Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 127,498 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear of Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,434 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 12,301 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 12,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 118,584 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,304 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 82,657 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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R36 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R36 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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R36 PCJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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