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R952 LJF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,625 mi
Last recorded149,625 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 LJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 149,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and Offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 131,690 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

battery loose but carnt move anywhere

both rear discs exc correded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 131,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

battery loose but carnt move anywhere

both rear discs exc correded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 130,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 129,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 123,988 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,286 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear both brake discs worne

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,696 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 108,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 107,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 103,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 98,183 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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R952 LJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R952 LJF, 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 R952 LJF registered?

R952 LJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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