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R489 SJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 116,066 miles

Brake pedal could be better but workin g ok on road test.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 116,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pedal could be better but workin g ok on road test.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,597 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 104,597 miles

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

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R489 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R489 SJH, 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 R489 SJH registered?

R489 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R489 SJH safe to buy?

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