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R835 TJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 TJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,744 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,458 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,458 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,942 miles

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 TJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 TJH, 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 TJH registered?

R835 TJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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