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R796 TJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 TJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,769 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 corners (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 117,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All 4 corners (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 106,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 85,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 709,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

os rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

os rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,567 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 48,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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R796 TJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R796 TJC, 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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R796 TJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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