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R392 RJM

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,982 mi
Last recorded162,982 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 RJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 162,982 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 162,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bar to chassis bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,108 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 157,107 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 156,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 138,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,081 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,805 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 113,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 100,014 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 100,010 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 70,414 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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R392 RJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R392 RJM, 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 R392 RJM registered?

R392 RJM is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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