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R29 AMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,147 mi
Last recorded144,147 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 AMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 142,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens as a crack

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2021 142,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens as a crack

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 140,220 miles

handbrake travel high

oil leak

stearing ball gaiter detearated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 136,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s/f chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake low effort

Pass 1 Mar 2018 135,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,060 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 134,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,255 miles

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,913 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,707 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f inner arch corroded outside 30 cm of body mountings

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 125,801 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 121,832 miles

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

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

n/s/r bottom shock bush slight wear

Pass 17 Dec 2010 115,636 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 109,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,017 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front hub seal starting to leak

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 78,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 78,662 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R29 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R29 AMV, 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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What year was R29 AMV registered?

R29 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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