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R292 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 147,502 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 147,463 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 143,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 141,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 139,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 139,955 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 138,339 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 136,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 134,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 130,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 127,131 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 120,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 120,057 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 110,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,911 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R292 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R292 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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R292 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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