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R293 AOJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,714 mi
Last recorded157,714 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 157,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 157,578 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,823 miles

rear seats down belts not insected

Pass 25 Oct 2011 154,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 153,592 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 153,586 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,733 miles

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

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

rear seat belt middle buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 151,466 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ac belt missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 151,371 miles

Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ac belt missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 150,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 146,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2005 144,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 144,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R293 AOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R293 AOJ, 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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R293 AOJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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