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R579 SJO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,277 mi
Last recorded59,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 SJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,277 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,277 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear additional light not working

Tyres perished/deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,253 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 46,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006

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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R579 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R579 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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What year was R579 SJO registered?

R579 SJO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R579 SJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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