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R505 SJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parts of body/ chassis corroded but not excessive

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 132,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parts of body/ chassis corroded but not excessive

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

slight weep from steering box seal

Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,666 miles

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/rear door handle req adjusting

Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,666 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/rear door handle req adjusting

Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 88,395 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,579 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,639 miles

Offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.

Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,778 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 45,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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R505 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R505 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 R505 SJH registered?

R505 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R505 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 SJH shows 15 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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