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R759 ABJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 ABJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,907 miles

Rear both bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,064 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

front differential pinion oil seal leaking

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling starting to split

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

drivers seat base worn

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear propshaft rear coupling getting cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking oil bad

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear floor holed at rear

rear propshaft rear coupling getting cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking oil bad

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,758 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling getting cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2013 107,758 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear bumper corner slightly loose

rear propshaft rear rubber coupling getting cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear propshaft rear coupling perished

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,511 miles

engine smoke when cold

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

front regestration plate starting to fade near limit

n/s rear bump stop rubber mount missing

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Feb 2010 98,511 miles

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

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

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

engine smoke when cold

front regestration plate starting to fade near limit

n/s rear bump stop rubber mount missing

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 93,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,130 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,372 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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R759 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R759 ABJ, 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 R759 ABJ registered?

R759 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R759 ABJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 ABJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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