MOT Status
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101,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front play at both front wheels
Nearside Front corrosion hole by front bumper, not deemed excessive
Nearside Front hole by most rear of wheel arch
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front headlamp aim just visible
Oil leak, but not excessive lower part of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both rear lower shock bushes cracking and perished
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres heavily cracking and cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
back box has tape over it
bonnet very stiff to open
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
coolant leak
o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
o/s/f tyre starting to wearing low on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R4 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 R4 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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How do I check the history of R4 DBJ?
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What year was R4 DBJ registered?
R4 DBJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R4 DBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R4 DBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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