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R541 JHJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 JHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,766 miles

all rubber suspension bushes are slightly worn

unable to fully inspect welding repaires due to covering of under seal

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,675 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rubber suspension bushes are slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,828 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,513 miles

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

battery insecure

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,513 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

rear propshaft rubber coupling split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,650 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking and perashing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,798 miles

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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R541 JHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R541 JHJ, 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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R541 JHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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