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R721 JFD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

210,552 mi
Last recorded210,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 JFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 210,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 194,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 184,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 174,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 165,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 160,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 152,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,608 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 139,768 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,295 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 110,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,734 miles

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

front spring mounts slightly corroded

n/s door step very rusty and holed

o/s/r body mount area slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

front spring mounts slightly corroded

n/s door step very rusty and holed

o/s/r body mount area slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,967 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 103,946 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,992 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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R721 JFD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R721 JFD, 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 R721 JFD registered?

R721 JFD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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