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R82 JKH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

140,126 mi
Last recorded140,126 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 140,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 140,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r lower sidelamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,561 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r lower sidelamp not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,543 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 132,195 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside side lights slightly brighter than the offside

offside an nearside triangle bushes perished and split

offside and nearside front swivel balls corroded and pitted badly

offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

prop rubber coupling perished and split

slight fuel leak from pipe to pump (at pump)

slight oil leak from steering box lower seal

Pass 6 Apr 2009 123,930 miles

Both rear tie bar rubbers splitting slightly.

Both steering balls leaking slightly. Steering box has aslight oil leak.

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

N/s/r seat belt stalk catch housing broken .

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small chip in screen.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 123,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tie bar rubbers splitting slightly.

Both steering balls leaking slightly. Steering box has aslight oil leak.

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

N/s/r seat belt stalk catch housing broken .

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small chip in screen.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 109,808 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 109,808 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

small leak from steering box

Pass 19 Apr 2006 104,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 104,151 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R82 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R82 JKH, 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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R82 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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