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R297 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,808 mi
Last recorded216,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 AAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 216,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 215,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 215,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 214,004 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to cross member area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to front cross member area holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front complete cross member holed (2.4.A.3)

all steering idlers have slight play-all ball joints have slight play

all wheel bearings have slight play-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

front complete cross member area corroded, weak and distorted

power steering damp-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs wearing low-x2 rear coil spring mounting areas corroded- all inner and outter wheel arches corroded

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-front and rear brakes juddering

sills covered, unable to check properly-all floor areas corroded, weak, distorted and outter skin peeling off

x2 rear shocker bushes perished-front to rear complete chassis legs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 211,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 209,399 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 197,822 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 191,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner body mount severely corroded

offside rear inner body mount severely corroded

prop shaft bush split

Fail 30 Jul 2011 190,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front inner body mount severely corroded

offside rear inner body mount severely corroded

prop shaft bush split

Fail 16 Aug 2010 183,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 183,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 169,766 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 169,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 167,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 162,614 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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R297 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R297 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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R297 AAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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