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A17 ERW

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,300 mi
Last recorded169,300 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ERW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 169,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,183 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 166,183 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 163,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 159,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 156,404 miles

front lower bumper x member holed rusty

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2019 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower bumper x member holed rusty

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,826 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 140,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,802 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,153 miles

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,091 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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A17 ERW is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 A17 ERW, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 ERW registered?

A17 ERW is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A17 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ERW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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