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R35 AMV

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,072 mi
Last recorded153,072 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 AMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 153,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 153,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 151,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,925 miles

near side head lamp has slight movement

rear near sidebumper cap missing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 143,292 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 140,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 134,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 134,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,826 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED IN MUD NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Dec 2011 118,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 118,523 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 116,040 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 116,040 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,874 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 108,874 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 103,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,960 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 80,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,994 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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R35 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R35 AMV, 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 R35 AMV registered?

R35 AMV is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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