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R855 JFD

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

230,501 mi
Last recorded230,501 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 JFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 230,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 230,498 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 227,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 223,941 miles

Nearside Front body mount holed and corroded

Offside Rear body mount holed and corroded

cut in both front tyres tread not deep enough to reach ply or cord

cut in both front tyres tread not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 26 Aug 2016 222,044 miles

adv both front tyres cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

adv nearside frot wiper blade spliting on tip

Pass 29 Aug 2015 218,647 miles

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

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

adv both front tyres cut in tread

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 215,830 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv cut on offside rear tyre

adv oil leak from front axle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 209,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv slight corrosion around abs modulator

adv slight corrosion on offside sill

Fail 13 Aug 2013 209,920 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv slight corrosion around abs modulator

adv slight corrosion on offside sill

Pass 10 Aug 2012 204,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 199,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 194,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 183,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 175,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 169,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 146,883 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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R855 JFD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R855 JFD, 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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R855 JFD is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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