MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroding
rear axle oil leak
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
slight oil leak from front swivels
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
all metal brake pipes corroding
engine oil leak
engine oil leak
slight corrosion from all metal brake pipes
slight leak from steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R963 LJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R963 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 R963 LJF registered?
R963 LJF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R963 LJF safe to buy?
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