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R687 JUA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,132 mi
Last recorded149,132 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 JUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 149,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,121 miles

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

boot floor corroded rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,058 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 133,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,013 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 125,295 miles

both sills and sill backs corroded and holed not in 12" of a mounting

vehicle underside badly corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 125,185 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills and sill backs corroded and holed not in 12" of a mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2012 115,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

ofside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 101,903 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

ofside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hub damp

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,207 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,174 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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R687 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R687 JUA, 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 R687 JUA registered?

R687 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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