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R268 AOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,577 mi
Last recorded127,577 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,130 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 125,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 122,391 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 122,058 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

corrison nearside inner wing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,334 miles

front exhaust mounting splitting

front pads look to be getting low

nearside front indicator lens taped up

offside rear tyre perishing on inside

Fail 5 Mar 2010 115,299 miles

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

corrosion around offside body mounting(the one just in front of offside rear tyre)

front exhaust mounting splitting

front pads look to be getting low

nearside front indicator lens taped up

offside rear tyre perishing on inside

rear exhaust pipe blowing/starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2009 106,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre perishing on inside wall

u clamp corroded where center section meets rear section of exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2007 92,868 miles

some play in o/s front swivel assembly.Power stearing pipe starting to leak.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 84,154 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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R268 AOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R268 AOJ, 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 R268 AOJ registered?

R268 AOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R268 AOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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