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AP329CK

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,884 mi
Last recorded20,884 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP329CK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,884 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion near side front inner wing not within a prescribed area.

rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 20,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion near side front inner wing not within a prescribed area.

near side rear tyre perished badly

rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

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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AP329CK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP329CK, 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 AP329CK registered?

AP329CK is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is AP329CK safe to buy?

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