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R609 CJN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

206,807 mi
Last recorded206,807 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 CJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 206,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Diff bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 202,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 194,236 miles

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 194,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 189,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 186,657 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 181,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 178,314 miles

light play in steering system

Pass 15 May 2014 172,147 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2014 172,147 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 167,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 160,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 153,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 146,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 113,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 99,901 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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R609 CJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R609 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 R609 CJN registered?

R609 CJN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R609 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 CJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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