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R307 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,026 mi
Last recorded196,026 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 196,026 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 189,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 189,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

sills and outriggers corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 188,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 185,895 miles

Front inner wheel arches have slight corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front swivels on the front axle have slight leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 185,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 184,639 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering damper rubber bush slight wear

Pass 30 Jan 2016 183,123 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 181,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 180,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 178,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 174,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2012 174,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 171,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

reaqr prop shaft rubber couplin cracking up,n/r brake pad contaminated,n/s mirror glass missing,

Fail 2 Oct 2007 171,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

reaqr prop shaft rubber couplin cracking up,n/r brake pad contaminated,n/s mirror glass missing,

Pass 30 Aug 2006 164,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 164,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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R307 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R307 AGX, 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 R307 AGX registered?

R307 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R307 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 AGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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