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P428 AGR

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,001 mi
Last recorded228,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 AGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 228,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front body mount has had repairs

all body mounts slightly corroded

both front wheel arches have had repairs and sections removed to improve ground clearance

both sills have had repairs

floor pan has general corrosion along its length and has had repairs

main chassis has general corrosion along its length

Pass 4 Jan 2021 226,178 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 226,178 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 Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 226,154 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holded within 30cm of offside rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 223,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside step corroded

both front to rear brake pipes difficult to inspect

Fail 13 Feb 2019 223,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside step corroded

both front to rear brake pipes difficult to inspect

Pass 3 Feb 2018 205,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 205,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 199,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 199,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 192,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 192,797 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 189,270 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 182,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 175,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 166,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 156,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 144,730 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 126,337 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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P428 AGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 P428 AGR, 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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P428 AGR is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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