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R327 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,242 mi
Last recorded195,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 195,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 184,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tractor joints have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 170,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 170,137 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 153,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 153,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 141,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 131,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear brake pipes need treating

slight play on both rear lower shock bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,253 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,738 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE AND SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Fail 18 Aug 2008 118,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

CONDENSATION IN OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE AND SPLIT ON OUTER WALL

Fail 29 Jul 2008 114,329 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both h.lamp stone damage

corrosion starting in engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,689 miles

n/s/rear tyre ripples and repair to o/wall change asap [dangerous ] both rear shock top mount bushes worn slight play to steering joints both h/lamps stone damage

o/s/rear tyre ripples to i/o/wall

Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,687 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear body mounts starting to corrode treat asap

both rear shock top mounts worn /rear prop rubber coupling cracking change asap slight play starting in steering

o/s/rear tyre ripple to i/wall also n/s r/ripple and old repair to o/wall change asap stone damage to both h/lamps n/s/slight dampness

Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,586 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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R327 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R327 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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R327 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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