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R204 AGY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,698 mi
Last recorded208,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 AGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 208,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 201,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 193,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 187,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 181,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 174,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 162,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 156,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 142,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 135,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 121,804 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 111,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 105,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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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R204 AGY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R204 AGY, 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

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What year was R204 AGY registered?

R204 AGY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R204 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 AGY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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