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R68 JKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

187,279 mi
Last recorded187,279 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 187,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 187,270 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 176,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 176,579 miles

Central Steering component casing not properly attached steering arm bracket bolt missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central steering arm damper bushes worn

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2019 168,192 miles

Offside Rear Lower bumper endcap

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 168,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower bumper endcap

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake close to reserve

Pass 21 Dec 2018 157,089 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 157,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 147,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2016 137,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 137,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,286 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2015 12,128 miles

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

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 78,984 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corroded front and rear coil springs

corroded rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,258 miles

corroded front and rear coil springs

corroded o/s rear brake disc

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded front and rear coil springs

corroded o/s rear brake disc

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,404 miles

Oil leak

corroded front and rear coil springs

Fail 9 Nov 2010 74,362 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

corroded front and rear coil springs

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,363 miles

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

damp around both front dive shaft housings

front diff has oil leak

front number plate disfigured slightly

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged no white light shinning from lens ok

rear mud flaps brackets/housing corroded/insecure

slight damp around power steering pipes

Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

damp around both front dive shaft housings

front diff has oil leak

front number plate disfigured slightly

rear mud flaps brackets/housing corroded/insecure

slight damp around power steering pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,494 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,905 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

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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R68 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R68 JKH, 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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R68 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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