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R691 JUA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 JUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 135,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,363 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 130,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 127,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 123,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 May 2016 118,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s sills & rear body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lense discolourd slightly (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,154 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 108,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings

Pass 30 May 2013 103,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,565 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 94,565 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,489 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ns mirror broken

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,160 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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R691 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R691 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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R691 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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