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R86 JTY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,536 mi
Last recorded131,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 JTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 131,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + offside rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 124,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + offside rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 124,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear sides both lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,240 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills full length and both front outriggers (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 115,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

back of both front calipers corroded, no leaks

f/n/s flexi damp under rubber sleeve unable to indentify a leak

f/n/s swivel joint leaking, no pitting

f/o/s flexi damp under rubber sleeve unable to indentify a leak

front chassis bushes slight wear and corroded

non structual corrosion to f/o/s sill

non structual corrosion to f/o/s wheel arch

non structual corrosion to r/n/s wheel arch

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 112,706 miles

All tyres wearing close to limit

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

All tyres wearing close to limit

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,130 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r/ bump stop missing

Pass 30 May 2012 106,542 miles

Corrosion on both inner front wings

N/S/R/bump stop missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/R hubs

Fail 17 May 2012 106,531 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion on both inner front wings

N/S/R/bump stop missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/R hubs

Pass 19 May 2011 103,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 100,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 96,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 92,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 89,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,119 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 84,119 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear diff oil seal leaking over brakes

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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R86 JTY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R86 JTY, 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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R86 JTY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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