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R945 JTW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 172,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

alternator belts worn

slight corrosion underbody

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2020 166,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 166,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 155,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,544 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 147,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,483 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

park brake only just meets req.

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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R945 JTW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R945 JTW, 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 R945 JTW registered?

R945 JTW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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