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R334 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,302 mi
Last recorded154,302 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 154,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 146,149 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 139,480 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,472 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 134,693 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 129,412 miles

both steering track rod ends slight play

doorsteps, sill panels, rear boot floor, chassis and body mountings starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside and nearside rear seatbelt buckles slight damage

power steering pipes, steering box and transmission pipes slightly damp

rear brakes performances slightly low and rear brakes slight imbalance

rear bumper stop rubbers missing

rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes starting to wear

rear wheel arches/ inner arches and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Fail 23 May 2016 129,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

both steering track rod ends slight play

brake pedal slightly spongy

doorsteps, sill panels, rear boot floor, chassis and body mountings starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside and nearside rear seatbelt buckles slight damage

power steering pipes, steering box and transmission pipes slightly damp

rear brakes performances slightly low and rear brakes slight imbalance

rear bumper stop rubbers missing

rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes starting to wear

rear wheel arches/ inner arches and front inner wings/ wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 22 May 2015 126,452 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

front tyres starting to crack/ perish and rear tyres starting to crack/ perish- treads worn low on inner edges

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear and centre rear seatbelt buckle covers slight damage

nearside steering drag link end slight play

power steering pipes and transmission pipes slightly damp

rear brakes performances slightly low/ rear brakes slight imbalance

rear bumper stop rubbers missing

rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes starting to wear

rear wheel arches/ inner arches, doorsteps, sill panels, front inner wings/ wheel arches, rear boot floor and chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars rusty

Fail 18 May 2015 198,693 miles

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

'A' frame ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads move slightly within calipers but pins still keep them secure

Pass 28 May 2014 121,914 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads starting to wear on inner edges

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear bumper stop rubber missing

nearside steering drag link end slight play

power steering pipes and transmission pipes slightly damp

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear brake performances slightly low

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen washer jet not working

rear seatbelt buckles slight damage

rear shock absorber mounting bushes slight movement

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches/ inner arches, doorsteps, sill panels, front inner wings/ wheel arches, rear boot floor and chassis starting to rust

slight play in front wheel bearings/ hubs

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 30 May 2013 116,979 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

nearside rear shock absorber bushes slight movement

offside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and outer sidewall small cut

power steering pipes and transmission pipes slightly damp

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust rusty, repaired and slight leak

rear screen washer jet not working

rear wheel arches/ inner arches, doorsteps, sill panels, front inner wings/ wheel arches, rear boot floors and chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2012 110,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 30 May 2012 110,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 103,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged but can still function as intended

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2011 103,454 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged but can still function as intended

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2010 95,153 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,207 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

doorsteps and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front inner wings starting to rust

nearside front hub slight play

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear exhaust rusty and repaired

second row of rear seats not in use at time of test

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre needs replacing

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,007 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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R334 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R334 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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R334 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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