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R292 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

179,598 mi
Last recorded179,598 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 179,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 175,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 169,217 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 167,444 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 164,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 151,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 143,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 137,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 132,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 128,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 121,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 118,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 109,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 109,673 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R292 AGX?

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What year was R292 AGX registered?

R292 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R292 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 AGX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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