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R11 AMF

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 AMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 110,810 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front chassis mounts in front of wheels (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear quarter panels insecure (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside boot (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel two parts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal box (2.3.3b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both door steps corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,422 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,588 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,442 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,442 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 820,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,906 miles

rear tyre wear

Fail 13 Feb 2008 76,906 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear tyre wear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 69,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,369 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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R11 AMF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R11 AMF, 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 R11 AMF registered?

R11 AMF is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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