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R54 LGJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 LGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,140 miles

o/s n/s inner sils corroded

slight play in o/s front w brg

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,468 miles

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

Oil leak

frontinnerwingscorroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,126 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 1 Sep 2011 93,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,706 miles

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

N/S front tyre damaged outer side wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,091 miles

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

both front hub units leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,989 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/S + n/s steps corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,113 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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R54 LGJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R54 LGJ, 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 R54 LGJ registered?

R54 LGJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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