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R512 JVW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,821 mi
Last recorded223,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 223,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 217,845 miles

Offside Front Slight Wheel Bearing Play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 22 May 2018 214,416 miles

Exhaust Has Slight Blow

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 206,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 193,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 180,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 165,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 149,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 136,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 127,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 118,006 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front diff slight oil leak & engine rear main oil seal slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre slow puncture

slight crack in front no.plate

Fail 11 May 2010 118,006 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front diff slight oil leak & engine rear main oil seal slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre slow puncture

slight crack in front no.plate

Pass 19 May 2009 107,387 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,238 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 97,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2007 86,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 86,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,003 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R512 JVW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R512 JVW, 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 R512 JVW registered?

R512 JVW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R512 JVW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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