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R964 JVW

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,004 mi
Last recorded117,004 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 JVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,004 miles

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

offside inner wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,384 miles

offside lower B post showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside B pillar showing signs of corrosion

rear body mounts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,961 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,502 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,146 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,081 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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R964 JVW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R964 JVW, 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 R964 JVW registered?

R964 JVW is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R964 JVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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