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R271 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,100 mi
Last recorded183,100 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 183,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 180,605 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,605 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 179,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 177,384 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2013 164,733 miles

EXCESS OIL LEAK ENGINE

Fail 1 Jul 2013 164,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

EXCESS OIL LEAK ENGINE

Pass 30 Jun 2012 158,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 151,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 151,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 140,918 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt buckle surround slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2010 140,918 miles

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt buckle surround slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2009 131,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 129,049 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 128,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 123,785 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 123,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 193,265 miles

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

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

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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R271 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R271 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 R271 AAG registered?

R271 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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