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R63 LGJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,469 mi
Last recorded60,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 LGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,469 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 60,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,530 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,175 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 48,155 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 46,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,661 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 36,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,387 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 35,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSR TYRE SMALL CRACKS TO OUTER EDGE

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODIDE

OSF HUB LEAKING ONTO BRAKES

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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R63 LGJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R63 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 R63 LGJ registered?

R63 LGJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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