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R357 ARJ

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 ARJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,693 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 89,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,072 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long travel on hand brake

rear prop shaft rubber cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long travel on hand brake

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing unevenly

rear prop shaft rubber cracking

small cut offside front tyre tread

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 73,007 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,766 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 69,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,032 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,022 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

fluid leak from swivel ball near side front

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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R357 ARJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R357 ARJ, 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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What year was R357 ARJ registered?

R357 ARJ is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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