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R508 SJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,058 miles

all chassis parts very rusty

nearside rear chassis to tube crossmember webbing heavily corroded

nearside rear chassis weak with corrosion

offside and nearside rear flooring sides corroded through

offside inner wing under bonnet heavily corroded

rear under body structure heavily corroded and weak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,069 miles

broken ariel

centre to rear chassis heavily corroded in places

centre to rear chassis plated in many places

front number plate in poor condition

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch panels under bonnet heavily corroded

rear brake pipes very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,675 miles

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres getting low in tread

rear body rear crossmember corroding away

rear chassis corroded

rear flooring sides very rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 98,878 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,038 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre outside wall.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,578 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 83,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,042 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R508 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R508 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 R508 SJH registered?

R508 SJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R508 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 SJH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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