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AKZ 2370

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2370
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 150,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 144,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 144,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,393 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 120,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2008 112,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 104,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 94,984 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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AKZ 2370 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AKZ 2370, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AKZ 2370?

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What year was AKZ 2370 registered?

AKZ 2370 is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is AKZ 2370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 2370 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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