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R283 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,366 mi
Last recorded158,366 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 158,366 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake performance not tested due to exsessive corrosion (3.7.A.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear propshaft doughnut dangerouse (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,485 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wing insecure

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear wing insecure

clutch leaking

engine oil leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2016 156,485 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wing insecure

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wing insecure

clutch leaking

engine oil leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 154,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 154,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/rear (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fr ont (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front inner s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 152,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 15,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 150,441 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 150,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 146,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 146,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 143,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R brake disc pitted (inner surface).

Pass 2 Oct 2010 140,988 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight leak on nearside front swivel hub

Fail 22 Sep 2010 140,988 miles

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 rear brake disc corroded

slight leak on nearside front swivel hub

Pass 1 Oct 2009 139,780 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 139,780 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 136,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 136,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 133,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 128,434 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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R283 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R283 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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R283 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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