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R536 TJR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 TJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 88,035 miles

Offside Front wheel arch signs of corrosion not in prescribed area

no rear seats fitted

under body muddy

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,956 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

various signs of corrosion on under body

Pass 25 May 2018 83,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides upper shock bushes slight play

a frame ball joint slight play and boot perished

chip in windscreen

rear seats not fitted

under body wax oiled

Pass 16 May 2017 77,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 72,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by tail box. (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Aug 2010 68,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lens on offside rear tail lamp in bumper cracked

offside indicator in rear bumper not working

offside rear bump stop missing

rear tail lamps in bumper not working

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,495 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 62,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,100 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 43,570 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R536 TJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White 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 R536 TJR, 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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R536 TJR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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