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R327 AAH

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 109,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,999 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 109,999 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 109,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 109,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,999 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,999 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 109,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 108,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 103,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 103,599 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower 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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R327 AAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R327 AAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R327 AAH registered?

R327 AAH is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R327 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 AAH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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