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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust centre box is slightly damaged.
Oil on parking brake drum.
Park brake poor.
Rear anti roll bar mounting is damaged
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust centre box is slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil on parking brake drum.
Park brake poor.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear anti roll bar mounting is damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Emissions not tested due to head gasket fault and split coolant hose.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
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R491 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R491 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 R491 SJH registered?
R491 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R491 SJH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 SJH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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