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R835 TJC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 TJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2008 158,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 157,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 149,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 138,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Diff Doughnut splitting

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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R835 TJC 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 100%.

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 R835 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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What year was R835 TJC registered?

R835 TJC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R835 TJC safe to buy?

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