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R912 JNW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,183 mi
Last recorded176,183 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 JNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 176,183 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2018 176,142 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded(inside door) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar anchorage (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded( suspension arm anchorage) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessively corroded(rear shocker ancorage) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis body mounts corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 171,357 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 171,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 166,580 miles

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)

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

corrosion to underside

various oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,523 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 149,137 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 142,213 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 142,213 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 133,431 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 133,431 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 122,848 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 122,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,423 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 119,423 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 113,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 105,412 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 98,127 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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R912 JNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R912 JNW, 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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R912 JNW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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