MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Whine noise from auxillary belt area possibly P.A.S pump, however working ok
rear diff leaking from level plug
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Whine noise from auxillary belt area possibly P.A.S pump, however working ok
rear diff leaking from level plug
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Additional near side rear position lamp not working
Near side and off side rear bodywork on rear wheel arches corroding within prescribed area of rear seat belt fixings
Near side rear axle bump stop missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R865 JHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R865 JHR, 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 R865 JHR registered?
R865 JHR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 1997.
Is R865 JHR safe to buy?
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