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R295 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,363 mi
Last recorded191,363 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 191,363 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front hub seals starting to leak

corrosion offside front body mount not considered excessive

surface corrosion rear chassis legs both sides

Fail 12 Jul 2016 191,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

all coil springs corroded

both front hub seals starting to leak

corrosion offside front body mount not considered excessive

surface corrosion rear chassis legs both sides

Pass 28 Nov 2014 189,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 185,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 185,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 180,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 180,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 174,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 168,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 168,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 159,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from nearsde front axle swivel joint

slight oil leak from offside front axle swivel joint

Fail 30 Nov 2009 159,988 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from nearsde front axle swivel joint

slight oil leak from offside front axle swivel joint

Pass 24 Nov 2008 156,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front axle swivel joint seals leaking

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 156,502 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside and nearside front axle swivel joint seals leaking

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jul 2007 153,431 miles

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

advise: front pads getting low.

advise: play in front drag/track rod ends.

advise: play in n/s/f hub top-bottom.

advise: rear prop donut perishing.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 153,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise: front pads getting low.

advise: play in front drag/track rod ends.

advise: play in n/s/f hub top-bottom.

advise: rear prop donut perishing.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 143,653 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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R295 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R295 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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R295 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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