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R770 SJB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,733 mi
Last recorded109,733 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 SJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 93,097 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 93,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

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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R770 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R770 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 R770 SJB registered?

R770 SJB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R770 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 SJB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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