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R277 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

208,130 mi
Last recorded208,130 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 208,130 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 197,698 miles

rear roll bar links worn

Fail 19 May 2015 197,672 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

rear roll bar links worn

Pass 29 May 2014 139,639 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing (no holes found)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 May 2014 193,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing (no holes found)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 May 2013 189,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch inner is slightly corroded

o/s/r inner sill is slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 135,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both front swivls leaking oil

Fail 10 May 2012 135,368 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both front swivls leaking oil

Pass 12 May 2011 179,523 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear floor

offside front swivel joint leaking

Fail 9 May 2011 179,516 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear floor

offside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 28 May 2010 172,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2010 172,501 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 167,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 167,122 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads appear low

various oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2008 163,156 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroding

o/s/f disc slightly pitted

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 23 May 2007 158,295 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 158,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 150,248 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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R277 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R277 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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R277 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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