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A19 ABJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ABJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,266 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,186 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to both front inner arch in non prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from swivel

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,684 miles

Battery bracket missing but is secure

Exhaust tail pipe snapped off

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushes worn

Rear Both stops missing

inner and outer sills are getting corroded

power steering has slight weep on pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,684 miles

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

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

Battery bracket missing but is secure

Exhaust tail pipe snapped off

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

Nearside Front indicator damaged but not showing white light

Nearside Rear Lower shock bushes worn

Rear Both stops missing

inner and outer sills are getting corroded

power steering has slight weep on pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,334 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 100,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,231 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,076 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,937 miles

Can't inspect outer sills due to covers

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,035 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,238 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,171 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A19 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A19 ABJ, 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 A19 ABJ registered?

A19 ABJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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