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R720 JUA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,104 mi
Last recorded163,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 JUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 163,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2016 159,850 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 155,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 145,669 miles

Oil leak

off and nearside rear shocker shrouds missing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 145,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

off and nearside rear shocker shrouds missing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 141,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 137,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 132,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 124,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 114,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 101,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 96,551 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 96,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R720 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R720 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 R720 JUA registered?

R720 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R720 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 JUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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