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R330 PAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,650 mi
Last recorded157,650 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 PAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 157,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f and n/s/r hubs leaking oil

slight play drop arm ball joint

slight play front hubs

Pass 29 Apr 2010 153,490 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 153,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 147,384 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 147,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 141,322 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 141,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 139,129 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 137,046 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 121,773 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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R330 PAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R330 PAG, 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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R330 PAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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