MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (front & back) (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)
advise both rear bump stops missing
advise corrosion to both rear body mounts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise both rear bump stops missing
advise exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on rear quarter panels
exhaust corroded
nsf fog insecure
nsf tyre 2.5mm
nsr tyre cut in tread
osf tyre 3mm
play in front wheel bearings
rear tyres 4mm
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on rear quarter panels
exhaust corroded
nsf fog insecure
nsf tyre 2.5mm
nsr tyre cut in tread
osf tyre 3mm
play in front wheel bearings
rear tyres 4mm
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
slight play in rear shocker bushes.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R87 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R87 JKH, 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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R87 JKH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1997.
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