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R767 SJB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 SJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,510 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,011 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 119,074 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 119,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seatbelt catch dust cover damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,674 miles

offside rear mub flap bracket corroded

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2012 102,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front fog lamp not working

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,611 miles

stonechip in windscreen, washer bottle leaking, oil damp around front diff ball joints

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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R767 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R767 SJB, 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 R767 SJB registered?

R767 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R767 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 SJB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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