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R848 KOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 KOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,221 miles

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

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

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 115,529 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 115,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 109,471 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,755 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 108,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,505 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,225 miles

advise brake inspection.....

general under body corrosion.....

o/s/f brake pipe corroding.....

washers poor ,,

wipers smear....

Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,675 miles

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

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

both front hub inner seals slight leaking

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2010 101,675 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front hub inner seals slight leaking

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 90,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r & centre seat belt catches covers missing

split on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Apr 2008 90,243 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r & centre seat belt catch covers missing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,670 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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R848 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R848 KOJ, 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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R848 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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