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R727 JNO

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,605 mi
Last recorded100,605 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 JNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,605 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs have light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,617 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2019 94,610 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,334 miles

chassis rusty

front brake discs pitted

front hub seals leaking

rear brake discs pitted

body rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 88,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

body rusty

chassis rusty

front brake discs pitted

front hub seals leaking

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 87,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,429 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of B post (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,703 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,979 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,537 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,537 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,598 miles

oil leak around steering box area

some corrosion to rear floor

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,583 miles

roof lining hanging down

Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 51,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R727 JNO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R727 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.

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R727 JNO is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R727 JNO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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