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R936 GEJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 GEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake items surface corrosion.

front and rear suspension surfaces rusty.

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,264 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 103,264 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,727 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 98,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,421 miles

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,421 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Dec 2006 87,388 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 81,409 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 81,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R936 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R936 GEJ, 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 R936 GEJ registered?

R936 GEJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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