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R632 AVU

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,988 mi
Last recorded131,988 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 AVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,988 miles

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

nsf inner sill corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2013
Pass 14 Jun 2012

Oil leak

oil leak to engine geargox and rear diff

Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak to engine geargox and rear diff

Pass 26 May 2011 111,849 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear body mountings corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 107,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,509 miles

crack in front number plate

cut in lhf tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2008 102,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in front number plate

cut in lhf tyre sidewall

Pass 21 May 2007 94,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 16 May 2006 86,067 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 86,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R632 AVU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This 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 R632 AVU, 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 R632 AVU registered?

R632 AVU is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is R632 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 AVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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