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R529 SJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

welding to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,205 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 110,795 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,721 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,381 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front roll bar u clamp bush is perishing

nearside outer sill is corroded centre and rear

offside front steel brake pipe on caliper is corroding

offside rear axle stablizer arm rear bush has slight play

offside rear steel brake on axle is corroding slightly

offside rear wing is corroding at bottom

offside steering damper end bush has slight play and is perishing

rear chassis are slightly corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front roll bar u clamp bush is perishing

nearside outer sill is corroded centre and rear

offside front steel brake pipe on caliper is corroding

offside rear axle stablizer arm rear bush has slight play

offside rear steel brake on axle is corroding slightly

offside rear wing is corroding at bottom

offside steering damper end bush has slight play and is perishing

rear chassis are slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,133 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front section of main run steel brake pipe is corroding

offside front steel brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe on axle is corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis are starting to corrode

nearside front section of main run brake pipe is corroding

nearside very rear body mounting is corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe on axle is slightly corroded

steering damper arm bushes are perishnig but have no movemnet

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,921 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside main run steel brake pipe is slightly corroded at front

Fail 29 Nov 2011 85,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside and offside very rear body mountings are slightly corroded

nearside main run steel brake pipe is slightly corroded at front

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

offside rear steel brake pipe to caliper is corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,537 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,537 miles

Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R529 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R529 SJO, 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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R529 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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