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R747 JKN

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,628 mi
Last recorded129,628 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 JKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 129,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to flexi hoses above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion hole within 30 cms of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole within 30 cms of seat belt mounting in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole within 30 cms of seat belt mounting in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel tank support plate badly corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of 'A' post small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front various corrosion holes in inner wing panel

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle stabiliser ball joint boot split

Rear propshaft drive coupling splitting

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion holes around both front body mounts

rear axle stabiliser ball joint boot split

rear propshaft drive coupling splitting

Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 128,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 128,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 126,452 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 125,759 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2013 121,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2012 116,244 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 116,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 111,585 miles

rear exhaust has been repaired

rear pads low

Fail 23 May 2011 111,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust has been repaired

rear pads low

Pass 22 May 2010 107,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 104,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 97,844 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 93,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 93,162 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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R747 JKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R747 JKN, 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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R747 JKN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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