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R3 VAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,987 mi
Last recorded167,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 167,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arches

damage to n/s/f

Pass 8 Oct 2010 163,671 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 160,525 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 156,174 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 156,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 153,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 153,073 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 150,311 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 150,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R3 VAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R3 VAG, 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 R3 VAG registered?

R3 VAG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R3 VAG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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