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R52 JKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,841 mi
Last recorded200,841 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 200,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 187,614 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing

O/S head light slightly clouded

N/S/F hub seal slightly weeping

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 187,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F hub seal slightly weeping

N/S/R bump stop missing

O/S head light slightly clouded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 187,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 178,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre of rear body cross member holed & corroded not chassis cross member also n/s front inner wing holed & corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 171,916 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 163,672 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 163,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 156,698 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s headlamp allowing water ingress

Pass 11 Aug 2006 149,770 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 149,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R52 JKH 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R52 JKH, 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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R52 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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