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R711 JUB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

198,508 mi
Last recorded198,508 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 JUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 198,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis corroeded

n/s sill corroeded

n/s/f body mount corroded

n/s/f swivel housing slight leak

n/s/s body mount corroded

o/s/f body mount corroded

o/s/f swivel housing slight leak

oil leak

suspension components surface corrosion on rear

Pass 18 Feb 2023 193,987 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all chassis including body & suspension mounts corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2022 189,331 miles

slight oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Pass 6 Feb 2021 186,163 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

slight oil leak engine

underside of vehichle slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2020 184,490 miles

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Suspension bushes starting to perish front and rear

Pass 2 Feb 2019 180,881 miles

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

slight oil leak engine

Pass 3 Feb 2018 177,401 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing seal slight leak

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2017 173,353 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel housing slight leak

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 169,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 165,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak

avise n\s\f rollbar rubber contaminated with oil

Pass 23 Oct 2012 157,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2011 147,292 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 142,051 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 136,795 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Bump Stops Missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2009 136,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside & Offside Rear Bump Stops Missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 129,084 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Inner Wings Corroded

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

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

Offside Windscreen Cracked Outside Swept Area

Pass 14 Sep 2007 122,423 miles

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

Propshaft Rear Rubber Coupling Starting To Split

Fail 13 Sep 2007 122,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Propshaft Rear Rubber Coupling Starting To Split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,732 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Propshaft Rear Rubber Coupling Starting To Split

Fail 30 Aug 2006 113,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Propshaft Rear Rubber Coupling Starting To Split

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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R711 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R711 JUB, 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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R711 JUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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