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R31 AMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 AMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 98,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,025 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,096 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,034 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside side step mounts corroded.

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside side step mounts corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from power steering pump lower pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,999 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,999 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,994 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,117 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,763 miles

Rear axle upper ball joint gaiter split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear axle upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,171 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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R31 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 R31 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 R31 AMV registered?

R31 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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