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R305 PAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,324 mi
Last recorded191,324 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 PAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 191,324 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2012 170,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 153,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 153,952 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,568 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 152,562 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 151,754 miles

oil leak from offside front hub

Fail 24 Nov 2008 151,754 miles

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

oil leak from offside front hub

Pass 20 Nov 2007 139,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 149,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 146,047 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2005 136,754 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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R305 PAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R305 PAG, 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 R305 PAG registered?

R305 PAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R305 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 PAG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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