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R841 VOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,102 mi
Last recorded141,102 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 VOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,102 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,633 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,228 miles

play in rear diff front bearing

rear shockabsorber bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

some corrosion to nearside sill

some corrosion to rear cross member

some play in nearside front hub assembly

Fail 18 Apr 2015 131,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front propshaft UJs worn

play in rear diff front bearing

rear shockabsorber bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

some corrosion to nearside sill

some corrosion to rear cross member

some play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,765 miles

all 4 tyres retreads

both rear radius arm front bushes poor

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,765 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres retreads

both rear radius arm front bushes poor

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,010 miles

outer sills rusty

some corrosion to offside front A pillar

some corrosion to offside rear door shut

some play in front propshaft uj

tyre side walls starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2013 122,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

outer sills rusty

some corrosion to offside front A pillar

some corrosion to offside rear door shut

some play in front propshaft uj

tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2012 115,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,375 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,416 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 101,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 97,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,112 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear centre seat belt stork cover missing

Fail 20 Sep 2006 92,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s centre seat belt stork no cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2005 87,273 miles

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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R841 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R841 VOJ, 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 R841 VOJ registered?

R841 VOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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