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R313 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,410 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,006 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,992 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 126,971 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)

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

Rear body mounts in poor condition.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 122,724 miles

Bulkhead near brake servo in poor condition

Front and rear body mounts in poor condition.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,761 miles

body mounts in poor condition.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,469 miles

Body mounts in poor condition.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,691 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 105,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,434 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 91,921 miles

Slight fuel leak from lift pump

Pass 8 Nov 2005 86,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 86,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R313 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R313 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 R313 AGX registered?

R313 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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