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R24 AMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 AMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,469 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,027 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft uj cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,024 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear propshaft uj cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,163 miles

some rust underneath.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,130 miles

front pads 3/4 worn brake discs worn slightly.drag link ends worn slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,311 miles

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

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

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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R24 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R24 AMV, 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 R24 AMV registered?

R24 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R24 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 AMV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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