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R350 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 129,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

nearside and offside outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front hub seals slight leak

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2011 127,298 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

fuel filler neck rubber deteriorated near limit

hydrocarbons high on idle test

Fail 5 Jan 2011 127,271 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to caliper

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

fuel filler neck rubber deteriorated near limit

hydrocarbons high on idle test

Pass 16 Jan 2010 125,151 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 122,175 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 122,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R350 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R350 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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R350 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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