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R592 CJN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 CJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,031 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,499 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,290 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 60,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 59,020 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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R592 CJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R592 CJN, 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 R592 CJN registered?

R592 CJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R592 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 CJN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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