MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS LEAKING
BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS HOLED AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING
CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STORK COVER MISSING
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE IN POOR CONDITION
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
N/S FRONT BUMPER END CAP LOOSE
N/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED AND CONDENSATED
FRONT PROPSHAFT U/J BROKEN UP
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R270 AAG, 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 R270 AAG registered?
R270 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.
Is R270 AAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R270 AAG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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