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R719 JNO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,419 mi
Last recorded172,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 JNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 172,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 169,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 168,013 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 167,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 166,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 164,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Oct 2019 163,777 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,567 miles

Offside Small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2018 161,567 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 157,881 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 157,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mounting chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & rear inner sill chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

chip on windscreen o/s/f

o/s/r mud flap insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

all metal brake pipes painted unable to fully inspect

both rear brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,650 miles

POSS - SLIGHT - noise on n/s/r wheel bearing - advise check regularly

damage to windscreen in zone a - not affecting vision

o/s/f - inner - brake pad getting low - advise check

short section of rear exhaust tail-pipe corroded away

slight oil leaks on engine and transmission units

small splits in o/s and n/s wiper blades

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wing sections

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2014 147,316 miles

damage to windscreen in zone a - not materially affecting drivers view of the road

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 138,240 miles

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 6 Aug 2013 138,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,617 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link - top joint

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,145 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link - top joint

Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,180 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

surface corrosion on - front to rear brake pipe (rear section) - rear axle brake pipes - o/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 105,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 100,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 95,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,702 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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R719 JNO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R719 JNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R719 JNO registered?

R719 JNO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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