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R864 KOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 KOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 137,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers missing from nearside belt fasteners.

the battery is insecure.

the body at nearside rear chassis mounting is badly corroded,not by itself a fail.

there is surface rust on brake pipes at front and rear.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 137,319 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers missing from nearside belt fasteners.

the battery is insecure.

the body at nearside rear chassis mounting is badly corroded,not by itself a fail.

there is surface rust on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 134,065 miles

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

brake pipes at front are getting rusty.

engine oil level on minimum.

lots of underbody is rusty.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes at front are getting rusty.

engine oil level on minimum.

lots of underbody is rusty.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 128,342 miles

cover missing from nearside seatbelt fastener.

front and rear brake pads have worn thin.

lots of underbody and chassis is getting rusty.

rear brake discs are partly rusty on inner surfaces.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 128,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cover missing from nearside seatbelt fastener.

front and rear brake pads have worn thin.

lots of underbody and chassis is getting rusty.

rear brake discs are partly rusty on inner surfaces.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 125,414 miles

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

cover missing from passenger seat belt fastener.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 125,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

cover missing from passenger seat belt fastener.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 114,881 miles

nearside front tyre has only 2mm tread left in places.

offside front tyre is badly worn on inside edge,still legal.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 114,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has only 2mm tread left in places.

offside front tyre is badly worn on inside edge,still legal.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,642 miles

1.Offside wiper rubber has started to strip from blade †2..Rear brake disc inner surfaces are rusting

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 92,537 miles

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

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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R864 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R864 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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R864 KOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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