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R98 HNJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,678 mi
Last recorded161,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 HNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 161,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight leak from both rear hub seals

Fail 17 Jan 2017 161,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight leak from both rear hub seals

Pass 8 Feb 2016 158,016 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2016 158,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2015 156,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 150,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 143,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SURFACE CUT TO O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 143,290 miles

SURFACE CUT TO O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 134,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2012 134,879 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 134,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion has been repaired coverd with underseal, can not be inspected proporley using the inspection hammer.

service brake within limit require adjstment or repair.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 134,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet openning handle is broken.

Both differential housings have slight oil leak.

Both front swival joints grease leak slightly.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 131,846 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 131,764 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 125,723 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 125,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside track rod end worn

offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Pass 14 Aug 2008 117,753 miles

Handbrake travel,close to legal limits.

Nearside front hub still slight play.

Nearside rear hub oil leak around area.

Poor temporary repair to door locking catch.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded,close to legal limits.

Nearside front hub seal leaking oil.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 117,749 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel,close to legal limits.

Rear metal brake pipe corroded,close to legal limits.

Pass 30 May 2007 106,194 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 106,192 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 91,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak on nearside rear hub

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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R98 HNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R98 HNJ, 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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R98 HNJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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