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R727 JUA

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 JUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 123,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 123,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 117,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Under vehicle general corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 117,912 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Under vehicle general corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Generally (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,830 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 113,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,128 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 110,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 13 May 2013 110,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2012 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

temperature gauge not working

Fail 1 May 2012 107,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

temperature gauge not working

Pass 10 May 2011 103,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front hub swivel joint slight misting of oil

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 9 May 2011 103,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front hub swivel joint slight misting of oil

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 17 May 2010 100,548 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 100,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 94,513 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 94,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 84,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 80,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,783 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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R727 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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R727 JUA is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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