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R934 JMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 JMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 173,334 miles

inner rear door shuts slightly corroded

rear link arms both sides slight play

under side showes signs of corrosion on various places

Pass 28 Jul 2017 171,002 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear boot floor covered in new underseal unable to fully inspect

both rear tyres perrishing

slight corrosion to rear inner door shuts

Fail 28 Jul 2017 171,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear boot floor covered in new underseal unable to fully inspect

both rear tyres perrishing

slight corrosion to rear inner door shuts

Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,061 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear top shock bush slightly deteriated

Rear inner door arches slightly corroded and covered in fibreglass not checked

Rear rear boot floor heavily corroded but not in area

oil leak rear main

Pass 3 Oct 2015 157,969 miles

slight corrosion to inner wings

Pass 4 Oct 2014 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 140,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 130,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,978 miles

N/S/R tie rod slightly bint

O/S/F inner wheel arch is starting to corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2009 121,976 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tie rod slightly bint

O/S/F inner wheel arch is starting to corrosion

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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R934 JMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R934 JMV, 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 R934 JMV registered?

R934 JMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R934 JMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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