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R998 NJH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 NJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,190 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 116,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,739 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount

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

battery insure but not able to move

Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,721 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bar (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front body mount

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

battery insure but not able to move

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 101,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,480 miles

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

nearside and offside front to rear chassis corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear outer brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 85,955 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,405 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,095 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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R998 NJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R998 NJH, 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 R998 NJH registered?

R998 NJH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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