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R935 JHJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,135 mi
Last recorded128,135 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 JHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 114,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 108,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,467 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 97,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

locknut missing off of front propshaft

Pass 14 Dec 2010
Fail 7 Dec 2010

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

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 75,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,430 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 63,122 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,211 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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R935 JHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R935 JHJ, 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 R935 JHJ registered?

R935 JHJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R935 JHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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