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R358 AGX

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 AGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 121,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 117,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 106,519 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

front tractor joints have slight leak of grease

oil light on

passenger rear door doesnt open

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 106,519 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tractor joints have slight leak of grease

oil light on

passenger rear door doesnt open

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 66,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,275 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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R358 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R358 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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What year was R358 AGX registered?

R358 AGX is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R358 AGX safe to buy?

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