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R349 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,285 mi
Last recorded152,285 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 151,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 151,330 miles

both rear inner door shuts corroding

exhaust heavily corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f hub seal slight weep

rear metal brake pipes corroding (may need replacing soon)

slight engine oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 16 Jan 2014 151,138 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f hub seal slight leak

rear discs corroding on faces

rear metal brake pipes corroding (may need replacing soon)

small chips in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 25 Jan 2013 149,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 138,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 138,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 127,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,952 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 117,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 104,911 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,220 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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R349 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R349 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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R349 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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