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RJI 2566

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,706 mi
Last recorded158,706 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 2566
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 158,706 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 158,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 148,473 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 148,473 miles

Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 130,650 miles

play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 118,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,420 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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RJI 2566 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RJI 2566, 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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RJI 2566 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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