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R450 AAY

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,070 mi
Last recorded163,070 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 AAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 163,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 155,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,531 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 153,526 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 150,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 140,215 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 132,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 127,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 120,683 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,476 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 105,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 88,777 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 88,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,582 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 81,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,948 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 70,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 66,329 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 66,329 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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R450 AAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R450 AAY, 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 R450 AAY registered?

R450 AAY is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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